“Most adult mental health and substance use disorders have their roots in unresolved or undiagnosed concerns that can be effectively addressed in childhood, according to Kimberly Siegrist, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Sharing her advanced training in child and adolescent developmental and behavioral medicine, Siegrist said that untreated and undiagnosed childhood conditions might lead to substance use disorder.”

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FASD United Affiliate Creating a Family (North Carolina) is excited to share the results of the three randomized control trials they have conducted (with university evaluators) on their two facilitated interactive trainings on prenatal substance exposure to alcohol and drugs. Creating a Family now have two evidence-based trainings on prenatal substance exposure.

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AAP's FASD Virtual Learning Collaborative participants and other FASD allies can use the resources in this toolkit to increase their capacity to screen, treat, and refer children with FASDs, as well as to support their families. This toolkit includes links to professional and community resources, supplemental security income and disability guidance, support groups, parenting resources, books, and podcasts.

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week, recognized March 17-23, is about challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.  Embracing neurodiversity includes Giving FASD a Seat at the Table and amplifying the voices of the FASD community.  We can apply the attitudes and the lessons from the neurodiversity movement to how we think about FASD.

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“Researchers in the Family Medicine field share their perspective on strategies for reducing stigma in primary care when addressing unhealthy alcohol use, and discuss insights gained from their own work and from other authors in this field.”  The authors highlight the significance of collaborative care in reducing stigma. 

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 This video from Medscape features alcohol expert Dr. George Koob, PhD, Director of NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism). Medscape’s Neha Pathak, MD, and Dr. George Koob break down the latest guidance on alcohol intake and address some of the public’s misconceptions about the risks.

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