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What is a blackout?
What causes a blackout?
How are blackouts prevented and treated?
Blackouts caused by alcohol
When should I seek help for a blackout?
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What is a blackout? What causes a blackout? How are blackouts prevented and treated? Blackouts caused by alcohol
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What is a blackout? A blackout is a temporary loss of consciousness. In a blackout, you experience a loss of memory. There are many different causes of blackout – it might be an effect of drugs or alcohol, a problem with circulation, or a problem within the brain, such as epilepsy. It may not be serious, but it is important to see your doctor and try to establish the underlying cause. If you have a blackout, you lose consciousness temporarily.