Women’s alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a significant health and social issue in Canada. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the medical diagnosis used to
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How compassion can triumph over toxic childhood trauma
In a recent piece on the television show 60 Minutes, Oprah Winfrey discussed childhood trauma — shining a public spotlight on the lasting effects of abuse and adversity
CanFASD Issue Paper: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Kelly D. Harding, PhD and Nancy Poole, PhD Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network ISSUE: In 2018, the Canadian government plans to introduce the
Ready or Not: Mental Health and Stress
Everyone feels worried, sad or stressed at times. Very high levels of stress can affect your ability to conceive a baby. Developing babies exposed to
DRINKAWARE: Mocktails Made Easy
Creating alcohol-free drinks with party appeal is easy. Choose a delicious mocktail from the tutorial videos below and let an expert mixologist walk you through
Alcohol Use Disorder
Health experts are drawing attention to women reaching for a drink to take the edge off after analysis shows they may be consuming more alcohol.