Substance Abuse And Addiction

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noun FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is a term used to describe a range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition that affects individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.
  • People with FASD may struggle with certain tasks due to the effects of alcohol exposure before birth.
  • FASD is no joke - it can have serious impacts on a person's life.
  • The shadow of FASD looms large over families dealing with the consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure.