Alcohol Effects on a Fetus

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304
Bethesda, MD  20892-9304
Phone:	(301) 443-3860 1-800-729-6686 (National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information)
Web Address:	www.niaaa.nih.gov
NIAAA provides pamphlets, brochures, and referral information about alcohol use problems. Information can be obtained by writing or calling or by printing it from the Web site.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA  30333
Phone:	1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
TDD:	1-888-232-6348
E-mail:	cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/ncbddd
NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The Web site has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
2101 Gaither Road
Suite 600
Rockville, MD  20850
Phone:	1-866-STOPFAS (1-866-786-7327) toll-free
E-mail:	fasdcenter@samhsa.hhs.gov
Web Address:	fasdcenter.samhsa.gov
This Web site, sponsored by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has information and resources about preventing and treating FASD.
March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone:	(914) 997-4488
Web Address:	www.marchofdimes.com
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
900 17th Street NW
Suite 910
Washington, DC  20006
Phone:	(202) 785-4585 1-800-66-NOFAS (1-800-666-6327)
Fax:	(202) 466-6456
Web Address:	www.nofas.org
This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. It also is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fetal alcohol effects and their families. The NOFAS national information clearinghouse provides information, resources, and referrals for people with fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: March 17, 2009
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics William Gilbert, MD - Perinatology
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