FASD in a Nutshell
- FASD is the leading known cause of mental retardation.
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Most individuals with FASD have normal intelligence.
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FASD causes serious social and behavior problems.
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Each year in the US 5,000 babies are born with FAS.
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Five times as many are born with alcohol related disorders.
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No amount of alcohol is known to be safe during pregnancy.
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Alcohol causes more damage to baby than any other drug.
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FAS and related disorders are 100% preventable.
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