“The purpose of this study was to explore the current practices of health care and social service providers when discussing alcohol use during pregnancy, and to understand their rationale for their specific recommendations.”
- Social Work in Public Health
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“This study is looking for adolescents (ages 14-17) with FASD and their caregivers to participate in a research study. The first step in developing an adaptation of DBT-A (Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents) that is accessible for adolescents with FASD and their caregivers is to better understand their needs. If you are interested in participating or learning more, click the link above or contact Maddy Rockhold (mrockhol [AT] ur [DOT] rochester [DOT] edu) with any questions.”
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REcent studies show: "American women are increasingly abusing alcohol — often with devastating outcomes. To address the problem, our society needs to reckon with how it treats women as well as the disturbing way we talk about alcohol.”
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“This study investigated the role of maternal childhood trauma and lifetime traumatic stress on prenatal alcohol consumption and on the risk of having a child with FASD. No direct influence of maternal childhood trauma on FASD diagnosis could be demonstrated. However, maternal trauma may indirectly contribute to the risk of having a child diagnosed with FASD.”
- Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research
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“A warning has been issued over even small amount of alcohol which, while pregnant, can cause birth abnormalities. New research has shown that no amount of drinking during pregnancy is safe, because even low to moderate alcohol use can cause babies to be smaller and premature.”
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