Pregnancy and Alcohol Consumption Crescent City CA

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.

United Indian Health Services
(707) 464-2919
2298 Norris Avenue
Crescent City, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women

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Dept of Health and Human Services
(707) 464-4813
540 H Street
Crescent City, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Progressive Medical Specialists LLC
(619) 286-4600
4974 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men
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Spanish

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Salvation Army
(661) 325-8626x122
200 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Central Valley Addiction Center
(209) 722-8791
17 East Main Street
Merced, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Humboldt Addictions Servs Progs (HASP)
(707) 464-7849
1231 Northcrest Drive
Crescent City, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Jordan Recovery Center
(707) 464-7849
1256 Jordan Street
Crescent City, CA
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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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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Sierra Council on Alcoholism and
(916) 782-3737
406 1/2 Sunrise Avenue
Roseville, CA
Hotline
(530) 885-1917
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Pyramid Alternatives Inc
(650) 355-8787
480 Manor Plaza
Pacifica, CA
Hotline
(650) 726-6655
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog

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Do It Now Foundation of
(323) 465-3784
6115 Selma Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Gays and Lesbians, Criminal justice clients
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Russian, Spanish

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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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