Fetal Abuse. The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
Description
Children born to mothers with substance abuse problems frequently suffer severe physical, cognitive, and behavioral abnormalities. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) occurs when pregnant women drink during pregnancy and may result in babies who have problems with the central nervous system, facial irregularities, joint and limb abnormalities, heart defects, mental retardation, and behavioral problems. Mothers who use drugs during pregnancy have babies who are addicted at birth, have increased risk of learning disabilities, and delayed motor, speech, and language development. The vital importance of being drug- and alcohol-free before and during pregnancy is stressed. A Meridian Production. (18 minutes)
Runtime
17 min 56 sec
Subjects
- Substance use (111)
- Diseases (446)
- Alcoholism (69)
- Drug addiction (114)
- Substance abuse (361)
- Counseling (299)
- Alcohol (30)
- Tobacco use (25)
- Health (2879)
- Tobacco (24)
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