“The current data demonstrate the powerful neurotoxic effect of prenatal ethanol exposure on neuropsychological development as well as the associated morpho-functional changes.”
- Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
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“The SAFEST Choice National Learning Collaborative is a HRSA-funded joint program between Boston Medical Center and Proof Alliance which aims to reduce the incidence of prenatal alcohol exposure and improve outcomes in children with possible or diagnosed FASD. They are starting to enroll prenatal care teams for their Prenatal ECHO program, Cohort 2, that will take place Sept 2026 – Jan 2027.
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“Researchers conducted a study to obtain objective evidence of alcohol consumption in early pregnancy by testing urine. The study tested the effectiveness and acceptability of urine testing to screen for alcohol use by pregnant women, in order to gain a better understanding of consumption during pregnancy using objective measures.”
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“In at least 70,000 cases in 21 states, parents were referred to law enforcement agencies over allegations of substance use during pregnancy. In many cases, the referrals began with false positive results from flawed drug tests — sometimes triggered by the women’s prescribed medications.”
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“This toolkit was created to recognize Alcohol Awareness Month which is observed in April with the goal of raising awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse.
The materials in this toolkit are prevention focused and intended for healthcare and allied health professionals: graphics and social media post text.”
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FASD United Affiliate member Proof Alliance is “excited to announce the dates for the 4th Annual Proof Alliance Caregiver Conference – Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15, 2026. Our agenda will feature dynamic national and international speakers, special influencer and celebrity guest appearances, book signings with renowned voices in the FASD field, complimentary massage sessions and a few exciting surprises along the way.”
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