Wet brain syndrome, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a serious and generally incurable neurological disorder caused by chronic alcohol addiction. This illness is made up of two different but linked conditions: Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis. Wet brain syndrome, also known as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, is a serious and generally incurable neurological disorder caused by chronic alcohol addiction. This illness is made up of two different but linked conditions: Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis. One example is the problem of binge drinking; many individuals swear they don't drink, yet they may enjoy a drink on occasion. Binge drinking is a serious issue that can arise from even modest alcohol use. Even though everyone is aware of the stakes, no one is paying attention.