Children Adopted From Russian Orphanages Have High Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Rates

"A new review of studies finds high rates of fetal alcohol syndrome in children who are adopted from Russian and Eastern European orphanages, or who are in foster care. These children also are more likely than average to have other physical, mental and behavioral problems related to alcohol exposure in the womb...."

http://www.drugfree.org/join-together/alcohol/children-adopted-from-russian-orphanages-have-high-fetal-alcohol-syndrome-rates

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