The American Journal of Preventive Medicine published an article about the significant amount of binge drinking among adults that escapes public health scrutiny because it occurs among individuals who drink at a moderate average level. This observational study examined the role of a binge pattern of drinking in predicting alcohol problems among moderate drinkers in a U.S. national sample of adults.

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 “Pregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study shows. Paying attention to both parents' use of alcohol may help to prevent drinking during pregnancy, as well as fetal exposure to the adverse effects of alcohol.” 

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In the July issue of Our State Magazine, Proof Alliance NC is a featured ad! We are so excited to spread the word across the whole state about alcohol and its impacts on pregnancy.  This ad is a part of a wider prevention-based campaign by Proof Alliance NC that includes innovative messaging in fun places and alternatives to drinking alcohol, like Mocktail recipes.  We are thrilled to also include our friends at Waynesville Soda Jerks who helped us craft our featured summer Mocktail recipe!  Make sure to stop by Waynesville Soda Jerks in Western, NC to get your assortment of hand-crafted, locally-sourced sodas this summer!  They are scrumptious! 

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“Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders).”

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Proof Alliance and Proof Alliance NC are excited to announce that, after two years of virtual and in person trainings and meetings, there are now 16 Proof Alliance Certified FASD trainers in North Carolina. This partnership is between The Arc of North Carolina and Proof Alliance and is a pilot for the Train the Trainer program. 

For more information on scheduling a training in North Carolina, contact Amy Hendricks at ahendricks [AT] arcnc [DOT] org.

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 This blog article states, “How do you share difficult life changing news with a young child?  That’s a question I’ve been thinking a lot about since we received T’s FASD diagnosis in January… We’ve decided we will share his diagnosis this summer, as it is a less pressure time.” 

Blog link, here!

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