Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Alcohol, like many other substances, is a drug that hurts many people and communities. The use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy is a leading preventable cause of mental, physical and psychological impairments and problems in infants, children, youth and adults. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, her baby may be born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). People who live with this disability  may have difficulty:

• With daily living skills and functions
• Learning from their experiences
• Thinking things through
• Understanding the consequences of their actions
• Interacting with other people

For more information about FASD, visit the Department of Justice’s website or contact us.