“Overdoses are a leading cause of preventable death among pregnant and postpartum women, yet fears of child abuse laws stop them from seeking help. That's why a growing number of experts — including maternal/fetal specialists, federal health officials and people who treat addiction — are calling for changes to the laws.”
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"The updated FASD Primer for Healthcare Professionals course is available now! This free, online training course from CDC provides the learner with a broad foundation of knowledge about FASDs. Participants of this course will have the opportunity to earn the following continuing education credits through 6/1/2025.”
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Take a few minutes to read the latest newsletter from our FASD United Affiliate, NCFASD Informed.
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“Prenatal exposure to tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs may increase a child's risk of displaying certain problem behaviors in later childhood, according to new research funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) at the National Institutes of Health.”
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“Having FASD can have profound effects on a person’s health, behavior, and overall well-being. Additionally, it can have mental health side effects and often results in psychiatric disorders. Here, we’ll take a close look at the impacts that FASD can have on the mental health of people who are affected.”
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“Ireland is to become the first country in the world to mandate health labelling on alcoholic drinks to alert people to calorie content, grams of alcohol, risks of cancer and liver disease and dangers of drinking while pregnant.”
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