Effects of Alcohol on the Brain of a Fetus

This is the brain of a 6 week old child who was exposed to alcohol in utero (right) compared to the brain of a normal 6 week old (left). Alcohol use can cause severe brain damage.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. (2009). Retreived November 24, 2009, from http://www.acbr.com/fas/fasmain.htm