Alcohol consumption is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in Canada. Nearly 15,000 deaths per year can be attributed to alcohol, and more hospitalizations
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CanFASD: Language to avoid when talking about FASD
With the recent celebration of FASD day on September 9th, society is being exposed to more information on FASD. It is important to be aware
CanFASD Issue Paper: Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Experiences of Stigma
Issue Individuals with FASD face a great deal of stigma because of their diagnosis, their perceived abilities, and society’s preconceived ideas of their character. The
Harm Reduction and Pregnancy Community-based Approaches to Prenatal Substance Use in Western Canada
What is harm reduction? “Harm Reduction refers to policies, programs and practices that aim to reduce the negative health, social and economic consequences that may
Pan America Health Organization (PAHO) launches online course to address alcohol use in pregnancy
Alcohol Use, Women’s Health and Pregnancy: Comprehensive Approaches to Preventing Problems Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure General purpose: The purpose of this self-learning course is
It’s FASD Day!
FASD Day was first celebrated in 1999. It is a day devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve prevention of