Fetal alcohol syndrome may play a large role in the behavior of John and Mary’s children. It is clear that Mary was most likely consuming alcohol during the conception and pregnancy of each of her children. Since Mary is considered an alcohol, the assumption can be made that the alcohol use was not discontinued when she was pregnant. This means that the chances of her children developing fetal alcohol syndrome are very high. The children’s behavior is a very good indicator that they may be affected by this disease. During the interview with the worker, the children were constantly in and out of the house and were quite rambunctious when inside by their mother and the worker. A symptom of fetal alcohol syndrome is hyperactivity. This
During her pregnancy, Georgina consumed alcohol for a long period of time and this affected Cyntoia because the alcohol consumption likely resulted into fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. When Cyntoia was around 8 months, her mother had become addicted to crack cocaine, Georgina then realized she couldn’t take care of Cyntoia and gave her up to Ellenette. Ellenette provided a stable home, but Cyntoia’s lack of emotional development had caused her
The novel suggests that alcohol can have deadly effects on families, leading to loved ones dying both directly of alcohol but also
The brain cells in the brain of a heavy drinker happens to not work as correctly as a kid that does not drink. Alcohol slows down the cerebral cortex and the way it works to get information from a person’s senses. Underage drinking also messes with the Frontal Lobes their important for planning, forming ideas, and making decisions. If alcohol was to damage part of the brain where the Hippocampus is located it could be very hard for the person to learn new
The effects of drugs and alcohol can highly affect young
We were under the impression that she had been drinking due to her body language and behavior. There were also concerns of the child’s behavior at school and missing paperwork that had been needed for several weeks. We brought resources to her for food stamps and fresh food program through the school as well as brought the student clothes. Seeing one’s home environment provides a different perspective for why people think, feel, and behave in the way that they do. I appreciated the experience that the home visits offered and look forward to going on many
It is clear by reading Jane Black’s case that she has many issues that could possibly affect her pregnancy, along with her own life. Other than the obvious problems listed in her chart, such as drowsiness, difficulty focusing, weakness in her right side, inability os full use of her hand, and constant thirst, as a social worker, I have potentially found other issues. It is stated that Mrs. Black has three young children, one who has Cystic Fibrosis. Mrs. Black must have a lot of stress on her as she is the one who constantly ensures that her child’s lungs are clear. Mrs. Black most likely is the parent who spends the majority of time taking care of her other kids as well.
Mothers who drink too much during pregnancy may have babies with fetal alcohol syndrome. Infants with this syndrome may experience problems such as small head size, heart defects, irritability, hyperactivity, mental retardation, or slowing of motor development. Newborn babies begin to recognize the world with all sense organs from the moment they are born. Newborn babies can hear, see, taste and smell and feel the
The use of drugs and substances gradually increased over the fast five decades. During 1920s in Prohibition Era many children and adolescents used marijuana , just like heroin usage in1950s in New York and 1990 crack epidemic . These serious concerns caught the attention people who are involved in their children’s live and education. They were trying to understand the reasons of substance abuse and ways that it could be more effectively prevented. Researchers and scientists came up with three combinations of biological , psychological and sociological theories of why they might think adolescents use drugs and alcohol.
Since Paul’s problems show a great parallel to that of other fetal alcohol syndrome victims, there is great evidence to suggest his mother drank while
Reflection Paper #2 The key term I chose to focus on for this paper is fetal alcohol syndrome which falls under the category of childhood/adolescent disorders. I chose this key term and topic because my cousin struggled with fetal alcohol syndrome and also my future brothers-in-law struggle with the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome to this day. My cousin was born with several severe medical issues as his mother was a drug addict and alcoholic. My parents adopted him for the first 5 years of his life so he is like a younger brother to me.
Sex offenders have undeveloped brains. Alcohol consumption can also create development issues of the fetus of the spinal cord and cause mental issues, brain development, and spinal. (Alcohol Effects of Fetus,2005). Another component that was proven in the case study was that influence from peers can resulted in juvenile becoming sex offender. Sometimes peer pressure can influence juveniles to commit crimes.
I have been a mother since I was ten years old. I have played the role as a parent to my father for the past seven years of my life. Just like the other fifty percent of kids in America, my parents separated when I was in the fourth grade. I can not cognitively remember an entire day where my father was not belligerently intoxicated, and I cannot mentally count how many times I begged him not to drive in his usual mindless state. My belief for my entire childhood was that it was not uncommon to have an alcoholic father.
2004). Turanovic et al. (2012) argues that key factors that are often overlooked by the literature are the living conditions of the child and the mother-child relationship prior the mother’s imprisonment. In a study conducted by Plugge et al. (2006) it has been found that substance abuse and excess drinking are often encountered among the female prison population, 75% of 505 female admitting at using illicit drugs in the six months before their sentence and 42% admitting drinking alcohol in excess of Government guidelines prior to imprisonment’ (Plugge et al., 2006: 28).
Their parents would always drink alcohol until it comes to a point that they are disregarding and neglecting their children. “Cheryl and I always woke up before our parents, so I would tend to Cheryl’s needs” (3). Both April and Cheryl would hear their parents yelling, fighting, knocking things over, and bumping into walls whenever they drink alcohol. They would also come to see their mother kissing someone else whilst their dad sleeping on the floor. Eventually, due to this family behavior, the Children’s Aid would come and intervene and take April and Cheryl away from their home.
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and will never drink wine or beer. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb” (Luke 1:13-15). The Bible also highlights the danger of