This article from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) states, “While there is no cure for FASDs, early intervention and comprehensive treatment planning can significantly improve the quality of life for those impacted by symptoms of FASDs.”
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FASD United is proud to feature key research advances from NIAAA. Learn more about this study from Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research.
The study finds that, “PAE effects on cognitive function were markedly stronger in those whose mothers drank more than ~3 drinks/occasion, and the effect of dose/occasion was strongest among the very frequent drinkers.”
Learn more, HERE!
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This blog post states, “Misinformation concerning alcohol and pregnancy is rampant. It can be easy for people to rationalize drinking alcohol while pregnant — after all, western culture does have a strong emphasis on normalizing alcohol.”
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“Montana State University in collaboration with NACCHO recently released their communication guide for local health departments (LHDs). The guide is intended to help LHDs engage in conversations about promoting substance-free pregnancies and preventing FASDs with different audiences.”
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The staff of Proof Alliance NC is saddened to share the following official announcement from NIAAA.
“With great sadness, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) shares the news that Kenneth R. Warren, Ph.D., passed away on August 21, 2024.
Dr. Warren was a foremost research expert on FASD. He was appointed NIAAA Deputy Director in 2008 and also served as NIAAA Acting Director from 2008 to 2014.”
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“Social workers across practice settings provide services to individuals, including pregnant people, who are consuming alcohol at risky levels. This FASD Awareness Month, social workers can deepen their understanding of FASDs and how to prevent them.”
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