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Fetal Alcohol and Drug Exposure

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The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. Fetal Alcohol and Drug Exposure is a serious problem for children and their families, yet is often misunderstood.  Fetal Alcohol and Drug Exposure causes numerous psychiatric and mental health problems.  Part of this information is presented with the permission of Laura Arensmeyer of The Penn State College of Medicine. The information presented at this site is for general use only and is not intended to provide personal advice or substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you have questions about the information presented here, please consult a physician, the resources listed or other professional in your area. 

• Behavioral Problems Associated with Fetal Alcohol Exposure
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - SAMHSA
• National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Substance Abuse - The Nature and Extent of the Problem and Teens - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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