Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption New Castle IN

Alcoholic beverages have been known to cross the placenta and reach the baby by the medical community for some time now. The fetal alcohol syndrome has been documented for decades now. Hence, babies that have been repeatedly exposed during the pregnancy to considerable amounts of alcohol present with abnormalities of their development.

Christian Counseling and
(765) 533-3573
423 South 11th Street
New Castle, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
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Meridian Services Corp
(765) 521-2450
930 North 14th Street
New Castle, IN
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(866) 306-2647
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Substance abuse
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Center for Problem Resolution Inc
(574) 294-7447
211 South 5th Street
Elkhart, IN
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Wabash Valley Hospital Inc
(765) 762-6187
14 Long Avenue
Attica, IN
Hotline
(765) 762-6187
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Counsel House, LLC
(812) 738-3277
1556 North Old Hwy 135
Corydon, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Raintree Behavioral Health
(765) 521-0977
1911 Rex Court
New Castle, IN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Muncie Living Life Clean
(765) 287-0071
125 North High Street
Muncie, IN
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc
(574) 533-1234
101 Marilyn Avenue
Goshen, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Proactive Resources
(317) 844-5742
44 North 9th Street
Noblesville, IN
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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New Directions Inc
(765) 589-3318x225
360 North 775 East
Lafayette, IN
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption

To a greater extent, expectant parents are well-versed about the pregnancy and birthing development as pregnancy is a unique one in each couple’s lifetime. Future parents and especially mothers-to-be are receiving contradicting information about alcohol consumption and the risk to their unborn baby. How much alcohol is safe to take during pregnancy? Are there proven effects of alcohol on the baby? What are the effects of alcohol on an unborn baby? What other options does a pregnant woman have if she craves alcohol?

Alcoholic beverages have been known to cross the placenta and reach the baby by the medical community for some time now. The fetal alcohol syndrome has been documented for decades now. Hence, babies that have been repeatedly exposed during the pregnancy to considerable amounts of alcohol present with abnormalities of their development. Such problems care low birth weight, a small brain, mental retardation and overall growth and developmental retardation. Is there a safe time during the pregnancy to consume alcoholic beverages? The safe answer is no because the baby is in constant development and does not have the capacities to counteract the alcohol he can receive through the placenta. Is there a safe amount of alcohol a woman can take during the pregnancy? Again, the prudent answer is NO.

The level of alcohol reaching the baby will vary depending on the type of alcohol taken, the weight of the mother, her own metabolism and so many other factors we have yet to di...

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