New research continues to back up what many of us already know from experience: people are more likely to make changes when they feel supported,
Author: Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society
Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In Primary Care: Use of Office Champions Model to Address Alcohol Use
We know that there is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, yet alcohol use during pregnancy still happens. This research looked at a practical
Sex, Gender, and Alcohol Use: Implications for Women and Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines
This 2022 review synthesizes international evidence showing that alcohol affects women differently due to both biological (sex-related) and social (gender-related) factors. Biologically, women experience faster
Oral Consumption of Cannabidiol During Pregnancy Alters Behavior in Mouse Offspring
This research looks at how exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) during pregnancy affected brain development and behaviour in mouse offspring. CBD is a non-intoxicating compound found
Global Research Trends in Community-Based Strategies for Reducing Risky Alcohol Consumption and Promoting Health
This research looks at what the global evidence tells us about community-based approaches to reducing risky alcohol use and promoting health. Instead of focusing on
The impact of a brief web-based intervention on improving awareness of the need to reduce alcohol consumption during pregnancy among high-risk female college student drinkers: a quasi-experimental study
This study examined whether a short, 30-minute online education session could help young women who drink heavily better understand the risks of drinking during pregnancy