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Pregnant people who use substances need support. Peer recovery doulas can help

“Michelle Kavouras and Carly Ann Braun are certified doula peer recovery specialists, non-medical professionals who assist pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorders. They assist in prenatal care and birth, and help people access recovery resources like treatment and naloxone.”

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Why South Carolina parents of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders feel isolated, frustrated, and overshadowed

 

This episode of FASD Hope features “Suzanne Emery, who shares how determining a suspected FASD or other Neurobehavioral Diagnosis is critical with couples who are encountering tension and unresolvable challenges in their relationships.”

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Podcast form FASD Hope: FASD in Spouses with Suzanne Emery

 

 This episode of FASD Hope features “Suzanne Emery, who shares how determining a suspected FASD or other Neurobehavioral Diagnosis is critical with couples who are encountering tension and unresolvable challenges in their relationships.”

 

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FASD at 50: A Conversation with Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones and Andrea Torzon

 “This episode of FASD Hope highlights returning guest, Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones, who is considered the leading expert in FASD.  Dr. Jones is joined by Andrea Torzon, LMFT, a family therapist who works with Dr. Jones at the UC San Diego's Institute for FASD Discovery.”

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News Reports on FASD Experts at Trial of Nikolas Cruz

Multiple news outlets this week reported that FASD experts testified at the sentencing trial for Nikolas Cruz, Florida mass shooter.  Dr. Kenneth Jones said medical records show that Cruz’s birth mother drank heavily. Neuropsychologist Paul Connor said Cruz through his life has shown indications on tests that he has alcohol-related developmental issues.

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Also read: “FASD United Statement in Response to Reports on Nikolas Cruz and FASD”
 

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Statewide Campaign Launched in South Carolina to Combat FASD

“The South Carolina Dept. of Social Services (SCDSS) and the South Carolina Dept. of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) are partnering to launch a statewide campaign to combat FASDs.  Governor Henry McMaster declared September FASDs Awareness Month so SCDSS and DAODAS have launched the “Don’t Risk It” campaign.”

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