"But, unfortunately, there is no recovery from Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome; therefore, it is one of the most tragic consequences of alcoholism. - See more at: Long-Term Alcoholism Can Cause ‘Wet Brain’ "
I've been around and active in AA for +30 years and saw too many afflicted with this syndrome with no recovery. Several were well off financially and tried the some of the best local hospitals and specialists in the world to no avail. As I stated you can't scare an alcoholic into stopping but we can show some thoughts for them to think about. BE WELL