“A UMass Chan Medical School researcher is hoping to shed light on the social causes of increased alcohol use among women, with the goal of reducing stigma and advocating for societal changes. Kathryn Sabella was awarded a highly competitive grant from NIAAA to study factors contributing to the narrowing gap in binge drinking between women and men.”
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“Recent research delves into the intricate relationship between social determinants of health and alcohol use among pregnant women. This study is pivotal as it unravels how various social factors influence drinking behaviors, shedding light on an issue that continues to perplex health care providers and researchers alike.”
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“Among those with an alcohol diagnosis, prenatal co-exposure to tobacco with or without cannabis was associated with increased risk of preterm birth (PTB) and small for gestational age (SGA) relative to alcohol alone. Screening for and addressing prenatal polysubstance use should be prioritized.”
- Preventive Medicine
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This episode of Living with FASD features “Dr. Jerrod Brown for an in-depth exploration of neuroplasticity and its implications for individuals with brain-based impairments, particularly those affected by FASD.”
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“The University of North Carolina (UNC) Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is celebrating new momentum in the fight to prevent PAE. Two recently awarded grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) will fuel research aimed at better understanding, and ultimately preventing, the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.”
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“A recording of Proof Alliance’s first EmpowerED Series panel brings together education, legal, mental health and caregiver experts to help families understand their child’s rights and advocate effectively in school. Panelists include attorneys, educators, therapists and parents who share both professional expertise and living experience.”
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