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We Can Destigmatize FASD - Video from International FASD Research Conference

 

This video was produced for the 2025 International Research Conference on FASD, held in Seattle, Washington for pre-conference session on "Navigating Stigma with Experience and Evidence: Moving from Discussion to Action.”  The video is inspired by the progress made by the AIDS movement in destigmatizing that condition and offers a path forward for the FASD community.

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Prenatal Maternal Alcohol Exposure During the First Trimester of Pregnancy in Relation to Early Learning Ability, Behavioral Problems, and Autistic Traits

“As expected, our findings suggest that PAE-First Trimester(FT) is associated with adverse behavioral development of children regardless of Autism Spectrum Disorder status. However, PAE-FT may exacerbate autism-specific developmental problems and learning difficulties in children with ASD.”
- Autism Research
 

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Join 3rd Annual Proof Alliance Caregiver Conference

“At this year’s conference, Navigating the Journey Together: A Roadmap for FASD Caregivers, Proof Alliance and renowned experts will share the latest information, education, and resources to support caregivers of individuals impacted by FASD, May 15 and 16, 2025.  This event is designed for adoptive, biological, kinship and foster parents of individuals with a known or suspected FASD. Professionals who support and care for individuals on the FASD spectrum are also encouraged to attend.

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FASD United Shares Resources for Alcohol Awareness Month

 This April, FASD United recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month.  We can all do our part to reduce PAE.  Partners can offer support by avoiding alcohol themselves and supporting healthy alternatives.  As a community, we can work together to reduce PAE by raising awareness, connecting pregnant people to resources, and encouraging supportive relationships.

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FASD United is Responding to Changes at the Federal Level

There’s no escaping the flood of news lately. To put it plainly, FASD United can’t escape it either. We are paying close attention to rapid changes affecting FASD funding and relationships with federal government partners. We want to keep you informed during this time of uncertainty.
 

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Alcohol Awareness Month is for Everyone!

Earlier this year, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 21st U.S. surgeon general, released an advisory statement on the dangers of alcohol use and its link to the increased risk of cancer.  

 This is timely, as the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism (NIAAA) released a paper in February examining alcohol use in the United States. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 134.7 million people (47.5%) aged 12 and older reported that they drank alcohol in the past month. 

 Dr. Murthy’s advisory states that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in America after tobacco and obesity, contributing to about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths annually. Citing that there is a growing body of evidence that points to alcohol holding a direct link with at least seven types of cancer; calling for an update on the surgeon general’s health warning label on alcohol-containing beverages to now include cancer risk. The full advisory can be found by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General.. 

 To learn more about alcohol use in our state, find resources for making the healthiest choice when it comes to alcohol use, or get help with an alcohol use disorder, please check out these resources. 

Alcohol Drug Council of North Carolina

Alcohol & the Public’s Health in North Carolina

NC DPH: IVP Branch: Alcohol Use and Related Harms

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