This new research published in The Annals of Family Medicine, authored by partners of FASD United and members of the National Partner Network, “aimed to improve alcohol screening and brief intervention (ASBI) practices in primary care settings using the Office Champions Quality Improvement Model.”
Read article, HERE!
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“To address FASD, the Mental Health Commission of Canada is working with a number of organizations, including CanFASD, on a National Action Plan on Mental Health and Criminal Justice to support the mental health of people who interact with and work within the criminal justice system.”
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The FASD Self-Advocate Guide, developed by FASD United, is now available! The guide is a research-backed, living experience informed, strengths focused resource.
It is meant to be FOR individuals with FASD not just about them or for their families. This guide is a culmination of numerous individuals' hard work - importantly including a review committee of some wonderful individuals with FASD, whose voices actively make the tool better!
Access the guide on here.
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“Cannabidiol (CBD) could become a therapeutic tool to address some of the most frequent and disabling consequences of FASD… the study shows that CBD treatment normalizes emotional behavior and vulnerability to addiction in animals exposed to alcohol during the perinatal period, particularly in females.”
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“This case highlights the unique relationship between FAS and coexisting neurodevelopmental conditions, emphasizing the poor long-term outcomes frequently associated with FAS and ultimately the importance of comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in managing such patients.”
- Psychopharmacology Bulletin
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Data, Systems, and Strategies for Change
January 21, 2026 2:00 pm ET
“This free 1-hour session from the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) explores FASD through the statutory lens of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and will review shared responsibilities across health care, child welfare, education, substance use treatment, and other systems, while also examining community norms that influence prevention and intervention.”
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