“A study has found a medication that helps people refrain from drinking alcohol has shown no harmful effects during pregnancy in early stage trials. The study looked at the safety of acamprosate and found the medication did not affect maternal and birth outcome.”
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“Home of Hope focuses on those affected by FASD… Every year they set up Christmas lights as a Home of Hope tradition. This event is two-fold: a fundraising initiative for the children and young adults with special needs and bringing the local community together, bringing some Christmas joy.”
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This letter to the editor by Rebecca Tillou, FASD self advocate and longtime friend of FASD United, states, “Forty-five percent of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned… These numbers tell the truth. Women don’t know. So, education has to be put in place, to talk to students, young women, obstetricians, pediatricians, and general practitioners about FASDs. Prevention starts with a conversation.”
View letter, here!
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“Social workers can play a more positive role in the prevention and identification of FASD, as well as in services supporting those affected by it. Increased awareness and learning opportunities, and more encouragement and resources are necessary for social workers to fulfill their potential in this field.”
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides information on the impact of alcohol use and health. This resource includes practical tips for rethinking drinking, how to notice signs of heavy drinking, and when someone should talk to their health care provider about their relationship alcohol. Links to additional resources are provided.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides information on the impact of alcohol use and health. This resource includes practical tips for rethinking drinking, how to notice signs of heavy drinking, and when someone should talk to their health care provider about their relationship alcohol. Links to additional resources are provided.
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“The number of pregnant women and new mothers dying from drug overdoses grew dramatically as the pandemic took hold, reaching a record high in 2020, a new study finds. The research, published in JAMA, provides a stark look at how substance use disorder is harming pregnant people.”
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