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<p>It is recognised that Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can have a significant
impact on the early development of children, their behaviours and their life chances.
Early intervention services can help reduce some of the effects of FASD and prevent
some of the secondary disabilities that result. Responsibility for commissioning these
services lies with clinical commissioning groups.</p><p> </p><p>The United Kingdom
Chief Medical Officers’ low risk drinking guidelines provide the public with the most
up to date scientific information to help people make informed decisions about their
own drinking. The guideline for women who are pregnant or think they could become
pregnant, is that the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all, to reduce risks
to the baby to a minimum.</p>
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