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Letter from the Editor in Chief: 50 Years of Insights into Alcohol Research

 


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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Video Series from CDC Powerfully Highlights the Living Experience of People with FASD

 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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Sadly, The Normalization of Alcohol Continues: Alcoholic Drink Mini Toys

 


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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New Language and Stigma Guide from FASD United

 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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New CDC Video Series: Lived Experiences with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

The CDC’s video series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is a powerful tool for advocates and healthcare professionals. Featuring real-life stories from individuals and families, the videos provide valuable patient perspectives and advice around

  • improving diagnosis,
  • providing appropriate care and support,
  • reducing stigma,
  • and celebrating the resilience of individuals with FASDs.

 

NCBDDD partners are encouraged to visit cdc.gov/fasd/stories to watch and share the videos. If you would like to use a video clip in an upcoming Grand Rounds, training, or presentation, please email requests to Katherine Chyka at Katherine [DOT] Chyka [AT] orau [DOT] org.

 

Interested in meeting the inspiring individuals featured in the videos? Join us on January 15, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm (ET) for a virtual Watch Party! Register here (https://bit.ly/3Cs9XCh) to join FASD partners from around the country for an incredible evening!     

 

Thank you to our FASD National Partner Network colleagues at ORAU and FASD United for their incredible collaboration on this effort!

 

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Holiday Mocktail Campaign from Proof Alliance

Our collaborator Proof Alliance has a new mocktail campaign.  “The holidays are a perfect time to remind families and communities FASD and the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies. Mocktails can be fun, festive and inclusive for everyone, especially for pregnant people.” 

 

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