The Institute of Medicine Report to Congress (1996) described Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) as follows: “Of all substances of abuse, including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, alcohol produces by far the most severe neurobehavioral effects in the fetus.” Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) was first introduced to the United States in 1973 by doctors. Kenneth Jones and David Smith, two pediatric dysmorphologists (Jones & Smith, 1973). Despite these ancient references, it was only in relatively modern times that the medical profession became aware of the connection between mothers' prenatal alcohol consumption and children's developmental difficulties. One of the first well-known historical references to the link between maternal alcohol consumption in the prenatal period and children's development dates back to the gin epidemic that broke out in England in 1700. During this period the price of gin dropped dramatically, and by 1714 the annual consumption it was about two million gallons of gin. By 1750, gin consumption increased to 11 million gallons (Jones & Smith, 1973). Dr. Smith and Jones published their first results in the Lancet. A second Lancet article that same year provided the characteristic pattern of physical and mental characteristics under the name fetal alcohol syndrome. It is only in recent history that spectrum disorders have been given names, much less studied with rigorous scientific methods. In 2004, a panel of national experts agreed that the term “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” be used as an umbrella. term to encompass all disorders caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. When signs of brain damage appear following exposure of the fetus to alcohol in the absence of other indications of FAS, the condition... at the center of the document... pregnancy. Children born to heavy drinkers were more likely to experience problems (Kelly, et al., 2008). Overall, there were many limitations to the research. Most of the data was outdated. Furthermore, it was difficult to correctly define and diagnose FAS. Having worked with individuals with FAS, it is clear that ADHD is a common diagnosis in this population. After studying this topic, most of the research explaining the long-term effects of FAS and these behaviors were observed in practical experiences. FAS is a diagnosis still under study in both the medical and psychological fields. Unfortunately, FAS is more common than people realize and affects a child throughout their life and in many aspects of their life. Therefore, it is critical that FAS is detected early, but also that the treatment team is educated and aware of the diagnosis of FAS..