Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and the Developing Immune System Author: Theresa W. Gauthier, M.D. Most Americans are aware that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can injure the developing
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UK drinking guidelines are a poor fit with Britain’s heavy drinking habits; What do you think of the Canadian guidelines?
The UK government’s current alcohol guidelines are unrealistic and largely ignored because they have little relevance to people’s drinking habits, according to a new report
Scientists identify key gene associated with addiction
A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry by a team led by Salah El Mestikawy, Ph.D., researcher at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Smoking and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey
Overall, alcohol and tobacco are the most commonly used drugs during pregnancy in Canada. They are also the two drugs that can be the most
A Developmental Evaluation of an Innovative FASD Awareness and Prevention Initiative: FASD The Prevention Conversation
The FASD Prevention Conversation (FASD:PC) is an innovative, made-in-Alberta approach to FASD Prevention. It focuses on the unique role Healthcare Professionals and Social Service Providers
Alcohol use in first 3-4 weeks of pregnancy may lead to permanent brain changes in offspring
It is well established that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can cause harm to the fetus. Now, a new study finds that drinking alcohol as early