This article states, “It is best for themselves and their babies for pregnant women to avoid all alcohol and cannabis. The risks of cannabis use are not all known yet, but studies of alcohol and cannabis use will likely show continued or new risks to infant and mother of maternal use of the substances.”
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A federal public comment period is currently open through January 20, allowing you or your organization to advocate for extending the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS). PRAMS data collection is set to expire in March 2026. PRAMS is one of the only data sources in the United States that captures information on the timing and amount of alcohol use during pregnancy at a population level. Click here for more information and sample language.
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“This month, CDC released updated national estimates of birth defects. These estimates are the foundational data that America uses to understand the number and type of birth defects affecting infants. Accurate estimates are critical to clinicians and jurisdictions providing services and care to impacted families, allowing for planning and resource allocation.”
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“A study suggests that artificial intelligence might help increase the chance that people with risky drinking patterns or signs of alcohol use disorder will get the outreach and help they need. That’s important, because only about 10% of people who qualify for the diagnosis of AUD have actually gotten help in the past year.”
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Data, Systems, and Strategies for Change
January 21, 2026 2:00 pm ET
“This free 1-hour session from the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) explores FASD through the statutory lens of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and will review shared responsibilities across health care, child welfare, education, substance use treatment, and other systems, while also examining community norms that influence prevention and intervention.”
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