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Fetal Alcohol SyndromeEssay Preview: Fetal Alcohol SyndromeReport this essayFetal Alcohol SyndromeWhat is Fetal alcohol syndrome? Exposure to alcohol before birth can cause a variety of different problems. One of the most severe effects of drinking during pregnancy is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is known as one of the leading preventable causes of mental retardation.