“Contrary to some claims, laws that criminalize or otherwise punish drug use during pregnancy are more likely to worsen rather than improve health outcomes, according to a paper by researchers at Columbia University.”
Check out the research, HERE!
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“Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on deaths from excessive drinking shows that rates among women are climbing faster than they are among men. The Biden administration considers this trend alarming”
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“Until now, a diagnostic test specific for FASD has not been available. Dr Bruno Gonzalez has been studying the effects of alcohol on the fetus’s blood vessels, placenta, and brain for many years. His studies have brought to light new information, including molecular markers of neurodevelopmental lesions that could be used as diagnostic tools.”
Learn more, HERE!
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“University of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation.”
Learn more, HERE!
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This April, FASD United recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a great opportunity to learn more about the harmful risks of alcohol misuse.
An important part of our mission to support and empower the FASD community is to educate the public about the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE).
Click HERE, to learn more.
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“Caregivers raising children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have limited access to evidence-based supports. This single-arm feasibility trial assesses the Families Moving Forward (FMF) Connect app to determine readiness for a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT).”
- Digit Health
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