“Pregnancy and Substance Abuse.” Facts about smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs while pregnant; From the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

“Drinking and Your Pregnancy.” Information about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and drinking while pregnant, links, and contact numbers for national organizations, from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

Home page of National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

“Teaching Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Resource Guide for Teachers.” A thorough resource guide featuring information on the special needs of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), teaching strategies, skills checklists, sample questions for parents or guardians, and individualized education program (IEP) case studies; prepared by the Special Programs Branch of the Ministry of Education, British Columbia, Canada.

“You CAN Prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects.” Presented by the League for the Prevention of Alcohol Related Fetal Brain Injury, this site offers many helpful links, resources, and ideas for taking action.

Pictures and personal stories of children and adults with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

More information about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) from Special Child, including links, personal stories, and pictures.

“Children of Alcoholics: Are They Different?” from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Information from various studies on children of alcoholics.

“Opioids and Pregnancy.” Overview of the effects of opioid use on fertility, during pregnancy and delivery, and during breastfeeding and a look at the immediate and long-term effects on children and recommended treatment; from the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission.

“Research Shows Effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Are Subtle But Significant” and “NIDA Studies Clarify Developmental Effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure,” respectively. Two articles (September 1999) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, focusing on the effects of cocaine use on prenatal development.

“Behavioral Studies on Drug-Exposed Offspring: Methodological Issues in Human and Animal Research.” PDF files from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Information on alcohol, nicotine, and substance use during pregnancy, from the Motherisk Program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

“An Overview of the Known Health Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy.” From the 1998 American Medical Association Smoking and Pregnancy Consensus Conference, featuring facts from various studies.

“Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Marijuana” and “Marijuana and Your Baby: Research in Pregnancy and Lactation,” respectively. From About.com

“Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Opiates.” From About.com

“Crack Cocaine and Neglect.” This article (Winter 1997) looks at the link between relationship between crack addiction and parental neglect, citing several studies of families and home environments; from the North Carolina Division of Social Services and the North Carolina Family and Children’s Resource Center.

“Intervening with Addicted Parents” A companion article to “Crack Cocaine and Neglect.” this article provides guidelines for social workers dealing with families in which crack use is present. from the North Carolina Division of Social Services and the North Carolina Family and Children’s Resource Center.

“The Effects on Substance Abuse on the Development of Children.” Includes material about substance abuse and pregnancy, the effects of environmental factors on child development, and the educational implications for children affected by substance abuse.

A thorough collection of frequently asked questions about drug abuse screening and assessment from Working Partners, an information portal provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Online catalog where The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) can be ordered. The SASSI is available in adult and adolescent versions; a Spanish version is also available.

“Alcoholism & Addiction Resource Guide.” Includes links on how to get help for an addiction, professional resources, and a list of treatment facilities.

Case studies of drug-exposed infants.

Changing Perceptions: The Literacy Development of Children Prenatally Exposed to Crack or Cocaine.

Substance Abuse and Learning Disabilities: Peas in a Pod or Apples and Oranges?

Blending Perspectives and Building Common Ground: A Report to Congress on Substance Abuse and Child Protection.