The harmful consequences of alcoholism for the unborn child are still largely unknown. This book presents a detailed description of fetal alcohol syndrome as well as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders with respect to their clinical presentation, diagnosis, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. It also includes detailed considerations of underlying psychopathology, prevention, and therapy as well as the social consequences and impacts to patients.

Hans-Ludwig Spohr, Zentrum für Menschen mit angeborenen Alkoholschäden, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.