This article features Dr Alison Soerensen, who says, “We don't know if there is a safe amount of alcohol, and at the end of the day can't say that the amount someone is drinking won't affect their baby. You don't want to put women into a space of judgement and shame.”
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"Defiance isn't always defiance. In individuals with an FASD, challenging behaviors often stem from brain-based differences—not intentional resistance. Join Proof Alliance's EmpowerEd webinar, Defiance Decoded: What It Really Means & How To Respond, on Thursday, November 6, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST to learn how to reframe behaviors as signals of unmet needs, dysregulation, or skill gaps. Join other caregivers with speaker Dr. Jana Hunsley, LCSW, to develop strength-based solutions that enhance your family's well-being and quality of life. Her approach to addressing the needs of every family is part of her dedication to supporting foster and adoptive families."
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“Analyzing data from more than half a million adults in the U.S. and U.K., researchers found that even light drinking was linked to a higher risk of dementia and measurable brain damage.”
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“A UMass Chan Medical School researcher is hoping to shed light on the social causes of increased alcohol use among women, with the goal of reducing stigma and advocating for societal changes. Kathryn Sabella was awarded a highly competitive grant from NIAAA to study factors contributing to the narrowing gap in binge drinking between women and men.”
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“Recent research delves into the intricate relationship between social determinants of health and alcohol use among pregnant women. This study is pivotal as it unravels how various social factors influence drinking behaviors, shedding light on an issue that continues to perplex health care providers and researchers alike.”
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“Among those with an alcohol diagnosis, prenatal co-exposure to tobacco with or without cannabis was associated with increased risk of preterm birth (PTB) and small for gestational age (SGA) relative to alcohol alone. Screening for and addressing prenatal polysubstance use should be prioritized.”
- Preventive Medicine
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