Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Texarkana TX

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.

Community Health Core
(903) 838-9381
911 N Bishop Street
Texarkana, TX
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(800) 832-1009
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Community Health Core
(903) 831-7585
1 Oaklawn Center
Texarkana, TX
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Southwest Arkansas Counseling MH Ctr
(870) 773-4655
2904 Arkansas Boulevard
Texarkana, AR
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Red River Recovery Center
(940) 761-3034
2501 Taylor Street
Wichita Falls, TX
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(866) 937-7772
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Aliviane NO/AD Inc
(432) 283-9133
1801 West Broadway
Van Horn, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient

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Hazel Street Recovery Center
(903) 791-0385
1217 Hazel Street
Texarkana, TX
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Summerhill Counseling Center
(903) 792-8887
4091 Summerhill Square
Texarkana, TX
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(903) 792-8887
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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River Oaks Medical Center
(713) 964-8818
4200 Twelve Oaks Drive
Houston, TX
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Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Turning Point Inc
(713) 773-3280
8101 Airport Boulevard
Houston, TX
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(713) 773-3280
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Hill Country Community MH/MR Center
(830) 997-8023
1328 Highway 16 South
Fredericksburg, TX
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Substance abuse
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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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