NCFASD Informed in North Carolina works closely with NCDHHS, the State’s Department of Health and Human Services, to raise awareness of FASD in North Carolina.  "Hot Topics," which serves as a newsletter for DHHS, brought attention to Brain Online to thousands of readers last week.  All articles are archived so that information is available at a later date. If you live in NC and would like to join in efforts to spread knowledge about FASD, please contact kathy [DOT] hotelling [AT] ncfasdinformed [DOT] org.

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“A new study at Texas A&M is looking into the impacts of pregnancy and alcohol on anxiety. Andres Viana, director of the CARES Lab holding the study, told KBTX that while pregnancy is generally a happy period for families, many women struggle. The study includes the relationship of anxiety and alcohol on pregnant people. Viana said a third of women will consume alcohol during pregnancy, despite recommendations.”

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“Fewer Gen Z men than women reported binge drinking in the last month between 2021 and 2023, according to the April 2025 study in JAMA. Though the gap between men’s and women’s drinking rates has been narrowing over the past several decades, in recent years women’s alcohol use has outpaced men’s for the first time ever. The findings have raised alarm bells over women’s high binge-drinking rates.”

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 Check out these great opportunities with our collaborator, Proof Alliance.  There are several upcoming virtual events this month.  Office Hours with Leesa on June 12 features Leesa for virtual office hours, “support for individuals with an FASD, age 18+. Drop in for resources, questions or a quick check-in in a welcoming space.”  All FASD Caregivers Welcome on June 12 is a “support group to connect with fellow caregivers—no matter where you are on the FASD journey! Share experiences, gain insights and find strength in community.”  Caring for Transition Age and Adults with an FASD on June 23 is an opportunity to “Connect with others who understand the unique challenges and joys of supporting young adults with an FASD.”

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 “This study compared the needs of people with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE)/FASD with and without criminal legal system (CLS) contact and examined

patterns of intervention recommendations across groups.”

- International Journal of Law and Psychiatry

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 This policy study from R Street states, “Although research has shown that medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are an effective and safe way for individuals with OUD to receive treatment while pregnant, state and federal laws often lack clarity on whether MOUD use during pregnancy is exempt from child maltreatment or substance use laws.”

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