Identifying and Addressing Cognitive Impairment In Dependent Drinkers

Over half of all dependent drinkers are likely to experience alcohol-related cognitive impairment. They may seem difficult to engage due to their difficulties with remembering; concentrating; reasoning; processing information; planning ahead and a sense of direction. Therefore; anyone working with dependent drinkers needs to be aware of the impact of cognitive impairment. This work is the result of a partnership between Alcohol Change UK; 25 local authorities; alcohol treatment and other services; national experts and people with lived experience; and the aim of this course is to improve the identification of; and response to; cognitive impairment in drinkers.