Conversations about Alcohol – Episode 3: Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD)

In this episode of Conversations about Alcohol, our podcast host and general practitioner Dr Rachel Phillips speaks with Dr Claire Gordon, Acute Medical Consultant, and Dr Stephen Smith, Senior Clinical Psychologist, who work together at Milestone - Edinburgh’s specialist in-patient service for Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD). They break down what ARBD is, how it develops through chronic alcohol use, and why early recognition matters in primary care. You’ll learn who’s most vulnerable, how to spot the signs, and how multidisciplinary support can lead to meaningful recovery. A must-listen for anyone preparing to support patients with alcohol-related cognitive impairment - with clinical insight and a key message that brain function can recover if patients stop drinking.

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