April is recognized as National Alcohol Awareness Month, a campaign launched in 1987 to increase understanding of the risks associated with alcohol misuse and to promote prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. It serves as an important reminder that alcohol remains a significant public health concern, contributing to more than 178,000 deaths each year and increasing the risk of numerous health conditions.

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, partner with Proof Alliance NC to increase awareness about the importance of preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies by using graphics from the Centers for Disease Control and share across your social media, emails, websites, newsletters, blogs, or other print or digital communication. 

2026 Alcohol Awareness Toolkit

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This publication from the American Psychological Association states, “Many individuals with FASD experience difficulties with memory and the ability to undertake goal-oriented behavior.  These challenges raise the risk of giving inaccurate or misleading accounts—not because they intend to deceive but because of a phenomenon called confabulation.”

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“New research shines a spotlight on the significant and often under-recognized role that fathers' health and well-being play in shaping pregnancy and child outcomes. The study, published in The Lancet, challenges the traditional approach to pregnancy care which focuses solely on mothers' behaviors… it is becoming clear that fathers have a real impact on pregnancy. Their own health and behaviors like their weight, whether they use substances, and their age can influence pregnancy and child outcomes - not just the pregnant person's.”

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 “Over one-third of pregnant individuals who used alcohol also used at least one additional substance. Observed associations with maternal mental health and SES highlight opportunities for targeted policy, enhanced screening, and tailored interventions to support maternal and child health.”
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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FASD Is Neurodiversity!
Neurodiversity Celebration Week, recognized March 16-20, is a time to honor our differences and empower each and every individual.  The neurodiversity movement is about amplifying the voices of people with differences that have been left out of the conversation. Unfortunately, FASD is often left out of this conversation altogether. Together, let’s reframe neurodiversity in a way that is truly inclusive of the FASD community.

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This exciting study from researchers at CIFASD finds that, “BRAIN- online is a novel online screening tool that can distinguish individuals affected by prenatal alcohol exposure from typically developing children with a high degree of accuracy. The availability of an accessible, low- cost, efficient screening tool for FASD will improve diagnostic efficiency and reduce wait times and assessment costs.”

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