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 NIAAA's Webinar, Save the Date and Register Today!

Thursday, November 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 Eastern

Alcohol can have unique effects on women, including during pregnancy. Join FASD United and the NIAAA for this webinar to learn about alcohol’s effects on women’s health, the living experience of those impacted, and how different factors influence the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.
 
Speakers include Dr. Sherry McKee with the Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Ludmila Bakhireva with the University of New Mexico. 

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“This systematic review assesses associations of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and outcomes of diagnostic assessments, providing an evidence base for the improvement of FASD diagnostic criteria.”
- BMC Medicine

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“A recent study shows that alcohol exposure in the earliest stages of pregnancy can lead to detectable molecular changes in the late-gestation placenta… This research provides a proof-of-concept for a potential screening tool that could identify alcohol exposure in newborns by detecting these molecular signatures.”

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 “Community health messages are such a great use of Clean Graffiti and that is exactly what Proof Alliance NC has done for over a year now. This amazing organization is using unexpected placement (aka the sidewalk) to help spread an extremely important message about not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.” 

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 This article from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) states, “While there is no cure for FASDs, early intervention and comprehensive treatment planning can significantly improve the quality of life for those impacted by symptoms of FASDs.”

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