Can alcohol abuse lead to encephalomalacia?

Encephalomalacia is a medical term that refers to the softening and degeneration of brain tissue due to a lack of blood supply. While Chronic alcohol abuse can cause structural changes in brain tissue like neuronal damage and loss, encephalomalacia specifically is not a direct consequence of alcohol abuse. Conditions such as stroke or traumatic brain injury are more commonly associated with the development of encephalomalacia.