This study concludes that, “even moderate exposure to alcohol prenatally has long-lasting effects on brain function during reward processing and risk of cannabis use in young adulthood.”
- Translational Psychiatry
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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD cannot be cured, but it can be prevented by not drinking alcohol during your pregnancy.
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In response to this year’s Women’s Health Month in May, FASD United wants to flip the script on prenatal alcohol exposure. We often hear messages that suggest that PAE and FASD are the responsibility of women during pregnancy. In fact, men and partners have a crucial role to play as well. PAE and FASD are also the responsibility of doctors and systems of care.
FASD is not solely a maternal-child health issue. Fathers and male pregnancy partners play an important role when it comes to PAE. Systems of care have a responsibility to be FASD-informed
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The annual FASD United Impact Week is September 16-18, in Washington, D.C. highlighted by the Red Shoes Gala and Capitol Hill Day. Plan to join FASD self-advocates, family members, and professionals by reserving your hotel room and purchasing your gala tickets today.
Join FASD United this fall to pass the Respect Act and raise proceeds to support the Family Navigator, Affiliate Network, Policy Center and other vital initiatives serving our community.
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“This paper [co-authored by members of the the Adult Leadership Committee on FASD] highlights how life is experienced by those living with FASD… to better understand the experiences and challenges of those living with FASD. It allows those living with FASD to give voice to their own experiences.”
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“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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