Substance use is a complex issue, with many causes and manifestations. It ranges from nonproblematic use to addiction and dependency, chronic disease, and death. It
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CanFASD New Webinar Announced: Towards Healthy Outcomes!
We’re excited to announce that we will be continuing our CanFASD Webinar series! Our next presentation is from CanFASD Senior Research Lead, Dr. Jacqueline Pei.
Healthline: Even Low Levels of Tobacco, Alcohol During Pregnancy Can Impact Infant’s Brain Development
In a new study, researchers conclude that even low levels of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy can affect an infant’s brain development. The research builds
CCSA: New Resources on Alcohol and the Immune System
Dear colleague, There has been a marked increase in alcohol use since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With this increased use and media attention on alcohol,
Folic acid supplement rescues ethanol-induced developmental defects in the zebrafish embryos
Qiu Jiang, Ding Lu, Feng Wang, Yawen Zhang, Li Cao, Yonghao Gui, Shuna Sun Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica, gmaa030, https://doi.org/10.1093/abbs/gmaa030 Abstract Fetal alcohol syndrome (FASD) describes a range of birth defects.
CBC: Booze industry brouhaha over Yukon warning labels backfired, study suggests
Chris Windeyer · CBC News · Posted: May 09, 2020 Researcher Kate Vallance applies a warning label to a wine bottle in the Yukon government’s Whitehorse liquor store in