The Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society reports that 37 percent of babies are exposed to binge drinking during pregnancy and that 15 percent of those babies are born needing special education. A mother who drinks alcohol during pregnancy places her...
Many people choose to build a family through a domestic or international adoption. While the adoption process may require extensive education and preparation, some prospective parents may still be unprepared for the challenges they face after...
Fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS, refers to a condition caused by the use or abuse of alcohol during pregnancy. About one in every 750 children born in the United States has developmental deficiencies associated with fetal alcohol syndrome,...
Alcohol addiction is a preventable and treatable disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, current estimates suggest that 12 to 15 million Americans are alcoholics. The earlier an alcoholic receives intervention, the...
Some babies develop shaking and tremors shortly after birth. These symptoms are not normal and indicate a prenatal problem with the mother’s health or use of prescription or illicit substances. To give the baby the best chance at developing...
Alcohol abuse causes more than just a buzz. It can also lead to interpersonal conflicts, serious short and long-term medical conditions and even death. While the specific effects will depend on the severity and frequency of the alcohol abuse,...
