The Arc writes, “Medicaid is under unprecedented threat—and the impact will be felt nationwide. As newly elected officials take office, many are considering cuts to Medicaid to fund other priorities. While Medicaid has been widely covered, the disability angle is often overlooked.”
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“Studies on substance use and mental health issues related to structural stigma, racism, and sexism recently have increased sharply in number. The structural determinant measures used in the studies were diverse and often innovative. Collectively, the studies showed that a wide range of structural determinants correlate with the substance use and mental health of many groups within and across nations.”
- Alcohol Research Current Reviews
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Pamela J. Wernett writes, “As we approach the close of 2024, a milestone year that marks the 50th anniversary of Alcohol Research: Current Reviews (ARCR), I want to take a moment to reflect on the journal's history and evolution with our readers. ARCR is the open-access, peer-reviewed publication of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) at the National Institutes of Health.”
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We are thrilled to announce the release of a powerful and insightful new video series on “Lived Experiences with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders” now available from the CDC. The CDC and its partners have been crucial to our work and to advancing the FASD field for many years, and this video series takes our collaborative efforts to the next level.
The video series consists of in-depth pieces featuring individuals with FASD and their families sharing their wisdom and deeply personal perspectives. The videos highlight how FASD is a disability that is so often non-apparent, unrecognized, misunderstood, and stigmatized.
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FASD United shares the concerns expressed by the organization Alcohol Justice and others about new alcoholic-drink themed miniature toys that blur the line between children's toys and alcoholic beverages. Given the well-documented public health harms associated with underage drinking, we join the growing chorus of voices calling for this product to stop being manufactured and sold.
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FASD United is excited to announce the launch of our new Language and Stigma Guide. This groundbreaking resource aims to promote respectful, empowering language and combat the harmful stigma that surrounds FASD and prenatal substance exposure.
The guide offers practical recommendations for using person-first language, debunking harmful myths, and fostering a culture of inclusion. It also provides actionable tips for minimizing stigma in everyday conversations and within professional settings.
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