
If you know someone
who is struggling with alcoholism during pregnancy, consider alcohol
intervention an option.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS and
Fetal Alcohol Effects - FAE are caused by the expectant mother consuming
alcohol during the term of her pregnancy.
The child is permanently afflicted
with a diminished ability to function mentally, physically, emotionally
and socially.
This impairment
of the child's and future adult's abilities for
reasoning and self control result in problems at
school, antisocial and delinquent activities,
increases in drug abuse and rates of crime. We all pay
a significant price, both economically and in terms of
a loss of quality of life in our communities, as a
result of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS and Fetal
Alcohol Effects - FAE.
The occurrence
of FAS / FAE is very high. It happens at all
socioeconomic levels of our society and is not bounded
by any particular cultural group.
The problems
associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS and Fetal
Alcohol Effects - FAE have been magnified by the
significant absence of attention to this important
social issue both by governments and
society.
Fortunately
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS and Fetal Alcohol Effects
- FAE are totally preventable through educational and
public awareness efforts.
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