In the FASD space, prevention messaging undoubtedly plays a crucial role, but focusing solely on prevention can sometimes inadvertently cast a shadow over those living with this disability.  Consider what FASD self-advocate and author Kenny LaJoy has to say. While prevention-based messaging is undoubtedly important, he feels that it shouldn’t be the sole message in the FASD community.

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Registration is open for the 9^th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD in April 2024 in Seattle, Washington.  Register before/on February 14, 2024 to save up to $100 on registration.  The full conference program is available now.
 
We encourage you to register online (the most secure method) at the conference website.  The full conference program is available now.  If you need assistance in registering, or are a group administrator and would like to register for more than 8 people, please contact registration [AT] fasdunited [DOT] org.

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 “The study examined both identical and fraternal twins. Fraternal twins, who had the same amount of alcohol exposure over the same period of time, had different levels of damage.  Astley Hemingway says the main takeaway here is that the safe amount of alcohol is none at all.”

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 “Medications can help the 1 in 12 people who suffer from alcohol use disorder. But most will never be treated… Those who are at the greatest risk are those who consistently binge drink. And that group is larger than you might think: more than 1 in 12 people in the US have AUD, and it’s likely that figure underestimates the real breadth of the problem.”

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 “While most of the attention is given to the mom’s drinking while pregnant, my team and I focus on male drinking in the weeks and months before conception. Our studies are the first to demonstrate that male drinking before pregnancy is a plausible yet completely unexamined factor in the development of alcohol-related craniofacial abnormalities and growth deficiencies.”

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Please take a moment to check out our campaign for creating an amazing mocktail that is perfect for an alcohol-free pregnancy! Mixologist Mark Meddle creates an alcohol-free option that is far from boring. This season, serve some mocktails so that everyone can join the fun!

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