“According to new research by the organization Pregnancy Justice, prosecutors are increasingly bringing criminal charges against pregnant women who struggle with drug addiction or who engage in behaviors that otherwise would not be a crime.”
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In North Carolina, you will find NCFASD Informed. It is a small, yet impactful affiliate dedicated to raising awareness and fostering understanding about FASD. At the helm of this exceptional endeavor is Kathy Hotelling, a psychologist and devoted mother of a young adult daughter with FASD. Kathy works with a dedicated team, board members, and volunteers who play a pivotal role.
While their non-profit may be small, NC FASD Informed has been making waves in the field. In just the last six years, they've reached 2000+ individuals across North Carolina. Their passionate commitment to training and informing has undeniably left a lasting imprint on FASD education in North Carolina. Often, they collaborate closely with parents and schools, providing valuable assistance during IEP meetings. Kathy feels their efforts are undoubtedly creating a substantial impact on FASD awareness, yet the journey towards progress unfortunately unfolds at a slower pace than they she would like.
One of their primary focuses is to guide families towards accurate diagnoses and provide advice regarding the services and supports that are accessible. Through their diligent efforts, they forge connections with parents via a Facebook Community page, offering a platform for shared experiences, and mutual support. Their reach extends to professionals, attorneys, medical experts, and educators. They have also taken proactive steps in championing the FASD Respect Act!
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“In this episode of the Business Group on Health podcast, we speak with the Boston University professor who spearheaded a study on alcohol use disorder and women, Dr. Rachel Sayko Adams.”
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“South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has officially made September FASD Awareness Month. This September, the state’s Department of Social Services and the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services are teaming up to push its “Don’t Risk It” campaign. This campaign aims to spread awareness about the potential harm that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have.”
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FASD United produced a video on our PAE prevention programs that is featured in a new online CME course from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) that is “designed to support family physicians and their team members in enhancing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for prenatal alcohol and other substance use for improved patient outcomes.”
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“The results of the current review provide guidance for clinicians regarding the wide range of factors that may influence long-term health, development, and wellbeing for individuals with prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD.”
- Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research
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