Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

Alcohol use during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (F A S D’s).
- Fetal alcohol syndrome (F A S): Problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, and hearing
- Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder
- Alcohol-related birth defects
Characteristics of F A S

Learning difficulties	Abnormal facial features
Speech and language delays	Small head size
Intellectual disability	Shorter-than-average height
Poor reasoning skills	Low body weight
Sleep and sucking problems as a baby	Poor coordination
Vision or hearing problems	Hyperactive behavior
Problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones	Difficulty paying attention
Learning difficulties	Poor memory
Difficulty in school

Alcohol intoxication and Withdrawal

Alcohol intoxication: Occurs at blood alcohol levels between 100 and 200 milligrams per deciliter
Alcohol withdrawal: Occurs within 4 to 12 hours of cessation of or reduction in heavy and prolonged alcohol use

Sedative/Hypnotic Use Disorder

Profile of the substance
- Barbiturates
- Non-barbiturate hypnotics
- Antianxiety agents
Patterns of use
Effects on the body
- Effects on sleep and dreaming
- Respiratory depression
- Cardiovascular effects
- Hepatic effects
- Body temperature
- Sexual functioning

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