“The Fort Bragg Army Substance Abuse Program recognized the need to do something innovative to connect with the younger audience.  “When it came time to plan for Alcohol Awareness Month this year, we really wanted to try something new to grab the attention of our younger Soldiers,” explained Katrina Kilmartin-Baucom, ASAP prevention coordinator.”

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This documentary film is produced by the Alaska Center for FASD and features the stories of seven adults living with FASD sharing their keys to success.  One young woman says, “Without my self-advocacy, I wouldn’t be as strong and independent as I am now.”

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“In recognition of April being Alcohol Awareness Month, CDC has an updated web feature highlighting resources that are available to help prevent alcohol use during pregnancy and provide care for children with FASDs and their families.”

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 This year, a wide range of organizations have a variety of campaigns and messages on the topic of alcohol and public health, including the topic of alcohol and pregnancy, and includes many partners of FASD United, including NIAAA, CDC, and others.

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 This episode of The Honestly Adoption Podcast “dives into the topic of advocacy, especially as it relates to parenting a child with FASD, featuring Laura Hernandez, an adoptive mother and caregiver to children with FASD who shares some valuable insight when it comes to advocacy.”

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“By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used. This dataset – one of the largest of its kind – may help reveal new treatment targets across multiple substance use disorders.”

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