rograms need to include special education and vocational training components that emphasize skills leading to the patient functioning in society in the least restrictive, but safest possible environment (McCuen 50). Prevention of FAS is the most effective treatment. The cost is astonishing for the long term care of children who have FAS or FAE. In Alaska Senator John Binkly estimated the cost at over 1.4 million dollars over the life span of the individual. Multiple this estimated cost by about 40,000 children a year born with FAS or FAE and the cost is astronomical (McCuen 50). The only possible option for prevention of FAS and FAE is to abstain from alcohol. If only woman didnt drink anymore during pregnancy, there would never be another baby born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effect (McCuen 33)....
