Korsakoff's syndrome, a disorder characterized by memory loss and brain damage, is associated with a history of

A) depression.
B) anorexia.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) alcohol abuse.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), most commonly due to alcohol misuse, characterized by short-term memory loss and attempts to fill in gaps through confabulation.

Alcohol Abuse

The pattern of drinking excessively in a way that leads to significant impairment or distress.