Drugs, Alcohol & Pregnancy

One out of ten babies in the U.S. has been exposed to drugs like cocaine and alcohol in the womb. The results are often tragic: undersized, unresponsive babies with nerve damage, seizures, deformities, impaired motor skills and (as they grow older) behavior and learning disabilities. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), linked to drinking during pregnancy, is a leading cause of mental retardation. Through interviews with doctors and women with drug-affected children, this program gets vital information across in a hard-hitting way. Our cameras also visit a typical high school question-and-answer session with an expert physician. Many of the students’ misconceptions are addressed and students are told about the basics of proper nutrition, rest, and exercise for expectant mothers.