Since classical times, cases of babies born to drunken women have been recorded. The first to research these statements in historical documents were Jones and Smith in 1973. They note that in Carthage there was a law prohibiting drinking on the wedding night, as well as quotes attributed to Aristotle who lived from 384 to 322 BC: “Stupid, drunken or brainless women [for the most part] give birth to children like them, morose and weak. In Canada and Australia, the number of babies born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders has increased significantly. The term fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, also known as FASD, is an umbrella term used to describe a range of adverse effects caused by maternal alcohol consumption while the fetus is in utero . In Canadian diagnostic guidelines, FASD includes the diagnostic terms “fetal alcohol syndrome” (FAS), “partial fetal alcohol syndrome” (pFAS), “alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders” ( TNDA), “effects of alcohol on the fetus” (FAE) and “alcohol-related birth defects” (ARBD). These conditions manifest as developmental disorders, weight and height deficiencies, and a specific set of facial characteristics to varying degrees. Although many characteristics of FASD are well understood, the vast majority are still under research. This leads to vast information gaps, particularly when it comes to indigenous populations globally, including Canada and Australia. Internationally, the number of people born with FASD is estimated to range from 1 to 3 per 1,000 live births in the general population to as high as 9.1 percent. 1,000 live births among high-risk populations, making FASD a significant global concern. Currently, the doctor...... middle of article...... ed. This suggests that every effort should be made to combat drug abuse among at-risk women, rather than focusing only on these women when they are pregnant. There are various reasons for the lack of services offered to Aboriginal women. From long waiting lists to these women's fear of losing custody of their children, including the geographical location of the communities, there are all obstacles to overcome. The best way to combat FASD is to act from a social perspective. Involving the community, empowering women and providing appropriate care for both mother and child will lead to a situation in which the prevalence of FASD, both among Aboriginal people and all other populations, will decrease, and perhaps even eventually, will be completely irradiated..