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FASD is the leading known cause of mental retardation.

FASD produces irreversible physical and mental damage.

Behavioral problems of children with or without the full FAS diagnosis can be equally severe.

FASD crosses all socio-economic groups and affects all races.

Costs for one child with FASD is estimated to be $4 million over a lifetime.

FASD costs the American taxpayer more than $321 million every year.

Based on a study conducted by Dr. Ann Streissguth for the Centers for Disease Control in 1996:

Individuals with FASD between the ages of 12 and 51:

95% will have mental health problems

55% will be confined in prison, drug or alcohol treatment centers or a mental institution 

60% will have "disrupted school experience"

60% will have trouble with the law 

52% will exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior
 

Individuals with FASD between the ages of 21 and 51:

82% will not be able to live independently 

70% will have problems with employment 

More than 50% of males and 70% of females will have alcohol and drug problems

No amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy is known to be safe.