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  • Search Results 1�of 3 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet presents a general overview of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), described as a group of physical and mental birth defects caused by a woman drinking heavily during pregnancy.... Details >
    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Prevention Activities
    This web page highlights CDC's partnership with state health departments and universities for the purpose of identifying FAS cases and developing prevention programs.... Details >
    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    Independent Living for People With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physi... Details >
    SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
    Search for general information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    Organizations
    1�of 4 Orgs
    National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    March of Dimes Birth Defects FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Organization on Fetal Alcohol SyndromeExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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