What are the most common symptoms of brain damage caused by alcohol abuse?

There are many: Chronic alcohol use can lead to impaired cognition and memory, brain atrophy, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome from thiamine deficiency, encephalopathy from complications of alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, etc. See your physician for a full evaluation and discussion. http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa63/aa63.htm

The very beginning: is marked by blackouts, or periods of time you can't remember when intoxicated. It's a slippery slope from there. The aftermath may catch up w/you years later as in memory loss, moodiness, etc. Sounds like your inner wisdom is asking you to take closer look at this. Catch it early and you will be glad you did. So will your brain, liver, friends, and family. Peace and good health.

Many symptoms:: Memory problems, anxiety, depression, visual changes, irritability, cravings, delusions, hallucinations, and loss of balance and control. Do not wait until these symptoms develop. Stop drinking alcohol now. See your physician to get help.