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Podcast on FASD and Neurocounseling with Dr. Jerrod Brown

 

This episode of FASD Hope features “is a deep dive into neurocounseling  and FASD.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include: what is neurocounseling, psycho-physiology, psycho-education, and a call to action for research about FASD & neurocounseling.”

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Study Shows Promise of Gene Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder

“A form of gene therapy currently used to treat Parkinson’s disease may dramatically reduce alcohol use among chronic heavy drinkers, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and institutions across the country have found.”

 

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Consider this: Communications About Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Risks 'Must Be Targeted'

 This article states, “Risks pertaining to prenatal alcohol use are not clear-cut.   Not all episodes of PAE will lead to adverse consequences. There are complex genetic and epigenetic mechanisms at play, alongside variable individual and environmental risk factors that influence outcomes.”

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Podcast on Dream Acres FASD Community

 

This episode of the FASD Hope podcast features Kathryn "Kat" Meinhardt of Dream Acres: An FASD Community.  Dream Acres, an FASD United affiliate, is developing a brand new, supported living environment for individuals (ages 18-25) living with FASD. The small, family-style living will allow 2-3 residents to have private rooms and common areas in each cabin.

 

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FASD United's Kathy Mitchell Co-Authors CDC Report on Polysubstance Use in Pregnancy: Surveillance, Interventions, and Next Steps

 

“A new report published in the Journal of Women’s Health: Report from the CDC provides an overview of the activities of CDC and partners and identified gaps related to surveillance, routine screening, and prevention of polysubstance use during pregnancy.”  FASD United Sr. VP of Prevention and Recovery Services Kathy Mitchell co-authored the report.

 

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Survey Finds Gaps in Knowledge About Maternal Health

"Asked which statement is most accurate, 65% know that someone who wants to get pregnant should stop drinking alcohol before pregnancy and not drink during pregnancy – compared with 25% who say someone who wants to get pregnant should stop drinking as soon as they learn they are pregnant.”

 

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