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Alcoholics with cirrhosis of the liver have more brain damage than noncirrhotic alcoholics
08-27-2007 · EurekAlert!Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the most common and serious medical complications linked to alcoholism.Heavy alcohol use can also cause brain damage.Cirrhotic alcoholics appear to have even more impaired brain function than noncirrhotic alcoholics.
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