“Medications can help the 1 in 12 people who suffer from alcohol use disorder. But most will never be treated… Those who are at the greatest risk are those who consistently binge drink. And that group is larger than you might think: more than 1 in 12 people in the US have AUD, and it’s likely that figure underestimates the real breadth of the problem.”
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“As sober curiosity (and the availability of some seriously superior mocktails) becomes more commonplace, Dry January begins to seem like less of a challenge and more of a welcome, booze-free vacation. Even if you don’t plan to live a life that’s entirely alcohol-free, the benefits of a one month respite are worthy of consideration, particularly after such a hectic time of year.”
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Welcome to 2024, a new year of information, excitement, and growth. However, January’s awareness month hasn’t changed- It’s National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Birth defects like FASD are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body and nearly 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year (CDC).
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This episode of the podcast Living with FASD: Candid Conversations with Patti Kasper features “Melissa Jacobus, FASD Advocate and author of The Accomplice. Melissa Jacobus has been advocating for her adopted children and the rights of all individuals with FASD since 1998.”
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“FASD is a highly complex neurodevelopmental disorder with life-long consequences that calls for concerted efforts of investigation on all fronts, at all levels, and across lifespan, to advance and improve treatment and management of FASD. Although research in this field has indeed come a long way, knowledge gaps remain.”
Read Article, HERE!
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“A special issue of the Maternal and Child Health Journal was released recently with 21 open articles that feature the latest research, program, and policy initiatives in perinatal substance use. The special issue is sponsored by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).”
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