[A study on the effects of alcoholic beverage on experimental animal behaviors]

Mice and pregnant Wistar rats were given alcoholic beverage at different concentrations. A set of behavioral tests was used to observe the effects on the development and the behavioral functions of the offspring. The retardation of behavioral development and the adverse effects on the learning and locomotor activity of the offspring were observed at highest concentration (60% 10 ml/kg B. W). No similar effects were found at lower concentrations. It is therefore suggested that pregnant women should avoid drinking, in particular, heavy drinking of alcoholic beverage so as to protect the offsprings from adverse effects.