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<\/a><\/div>\nGlobalization and Health – Do alcohol Contemporary OB\/GYN (USA) – 5% of people in Children’s National Hospital – Researchers Now Habersham (USA) – Ossoff backs Times of India – Scientists warn: Even RNZ (New Zealand) – Neurodivergent youth Canadian Medical Association Journal (Canada) CanFASD – Removing barriers: an VIDEOS FASDSUCCESS – Mental Health & FASD: Health Nexus Sant\u00e9 – FASD, COVID-19, and Health Nexus Sant\u00e9 – FASD and Sleep Health Nexus Sant\u00e9 – FASD and Animal FASDSUCCESS – The Brain\u2013Gut Connection CanFASD – Canada FASD Conference Film CanFASD – The Story of AFECT – CanFASD’s CanFASD – Canada FASD Conference Film FASD United (formerly NOFAS) – FASD United PCA Families – PCAF Intro to FASD 1 FASDSUCCESS – From Fires to Foundations Your Biggest Breakthrough – Adoption, FASD, Real Talk with Tina and Ann – Beyond Shame: RESEARCH Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research – Renal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research – The BMC Oral Health – Exploring the knowledge, Adoption & Fostering – Perspectives of Adoption Quarterly – Parenting Adopted \u010cesk\u00e1 Gynekologie – Determination of Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders – Some Developmental Neuroscience – Abnormal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health – Role Neuropharmacology – Prenatal alcohol NeuroMarkers – This review summarizes BMC psychiatry – Association of prenatal Journal of Medical Science, Biology, and Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders – Talking Journal of Addictions and Offender Councelling BMJ Public Health – Alcohol consumption European Journal of Public Health – The use IN OTHER LANGUAGES Krajowe Centrum Przeciwdzia\u0142ania Uzale\u017cnienom FASD TSAF (Switzerland) – Un cordiale
\nindustry-funded organisations act to correct misinformation? A qualitative
\nstudy of pregnancy and infant health content following independent analysis
<\/b>Following independent public health analysis of their informational
\noutputs, misinformation about pregnancy and infant health remains present on
\nalcohol industry-funded websites. Warnings to the public to avoid alcohol
\nindustry-funded information sources should form an essential part of the global
\neffort to tackle health misinformation.
\nhttps:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12992-025-01125-4<\/a>
\nthe US have FASD and doctors must change how they diagnose it
<\/b>Rajesh Miranda, PhD, explains how 5% of people have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorder (FASD).
https:\/\/www.contemporaryobgyn.net\/shorts\/5-of-people-in-the-us-have-fasd-and-doctors-must-change-how-they-diagnose-it<\/a>
\nadvance new drug development for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
<\/b>Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are among the most common
\npreventable causes of developmental disability, affecting an estimated 2% to 5%
\nof children in the United States and Western Europe.
https:\/\/innovationdistrict.childrensnational.org\/researchers-advance-new-drug-development-for-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders\/<\/a>
\nbipartisan bill to expand support for children with disabilities
<\/b>Georgia\u2019s U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan push to expand
\nfederal support for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, citing gaps
\nin services for affected families in Georgia and across the country.
https:\/\/nowhabersham.com\/ossoff-backs-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-support-for-children-with-disabilities\/<\/a>
\nsmall amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can permanently damage a baby\u2019s brain
<\/b>In a breakthrough, researchers at Texas A&M University have found that
\nalcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause permanent brain damage in unborn
\nbabies.
https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/parenting\/pregnancy\/scientists-warn-even-small-amounts-of-alcohol-during-pregnancy-can-permanently-damage-a-babys-brain\/articleshow\/125079593.cms<\/a>
\nmore likely to die before age of 25 than peers, study finds
<\/b>Young people with a neurodevelopmental condition are five times more likely
\nto die before the age of 25 than those without one, a study has found.
https:\/\/www.rnz.co.nz\/news\/national\/577955\/neurodivergent-youth-more-likely-to-die-before-age-of-25-than-peers-study-finds<\/a>
\n– Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: a guideline for diagnosis across the
\nlifespan
<\/b>https:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/content\/188\/3\/191\/T1<\/a>
\nFASD-informed approach to substance use treatment<\/b>
Each year, National Addictions Awareness Week highlights solutions that help
\naddress the harms related to alcohol and other drugs. From November 16\u201322,
\nCanadians are invited to learn more about prevention, harm reduction,
\ntreatment, and recovery.
https:\/\/canfasd.ca\/2025\/11\/17\/removing-barriers-an-fasd-informed-approach-to-substance-use-treatment\/<\/a>
FARR (Foundation for Alcohol Related Research) – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorder (FASD) Behaviour Management
<\/b>Welcome to the 5th video of our series, addressing key aspects related to
\nFASD. In this video former FARR Researcher, Dr Jaco Louw discusses some general
\nprinciples that can help with behavioural challenges faced by individuals
\nliving with FASD.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=svpJ7BiMEoM<\/a>
\nHope, Healing, and What We Can Do | Dr. Jackie Pei
<\/b>In this powerful conversation, Jeff Noble sits down with Dr. Jackie Pei,
\nsenior researcher and psychologist with CANFASD, to unpack one of the most
\nimportant and misunderstood parts of FASD \u2014 mental health.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=czvcBaY5FeE<\/a>
\nAggression
<\/b>The webinar presents new research updates on child-to-parent aggression in
\nthe home. Speakers Maude Champagne and Lauri Cabral will present current
\ninitiatives aimed at responding to childhood aggression towards family members
\nin the context of FASD.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X5-AAX-dvQ4<\/a>
\n(English)
<\/b>The reasons for sleep difficulties in children with FASD and the potential
\nimpact of poor sleep on the child and family will be highlighted.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mpemUOlLp_s<\/a>
\nAssisted Services
<\/b>In this presentation, the CFAS’ National Director\/CEO Joanne Moss and
\nSocial Worker Azra Alibhai will review latest evidence about animal assisted
\nservices and how they can ease anxiety and stress for individuals with FASD or
\nother neurodevelopmental disabilities.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3BdIjay2XGo<\/a>
\n& FASD | Dr. Tamara Bodnar on Microbiome Science
<\/b>In this fascinating (and funny) episode, Jeff Noble talks with Dr. Tamara
\nBodnar from UBC about her pioneering research on the gut\u2013brain axis in FASD.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wCaaMqiIPxU<\/a>
\nFestival 2025: Runner Up – An Update from the Man: A Decade on with FASD
<\/b>“An Update from the Man: A Decade on with FASD\u201d is a short film by
\nReinier deSmit, recognized as the Third Runner-Up at the Canada FASD Conference
\nFilm Festival 2025.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LrW5DEJTMTk<\/a>
\nAdult FASD Expert Collaboration Team
<\/b>The Adult FASD Expert Collaboration Team (AFECT) was developed to make sure
\nthe voices of those with FASD are included in the research process. It is a
\ngroup of adults with FASD across Canada who meet monthly with CanFASD members
\nto talk about FASD research.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8kUEficZnrM<\/a>
\nFestival 2025: Runner Up – Titoki: A Camp for People with FASD
<\/b>“Titoki: A Camp for People with FASD” is a short film by
\nFASD-Can, recognized as the Second Runner-Up at the Canada FASD Conference Film
\nFestival 2025.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nciXP_i293Y<\/a>
\nPolicy Forum – October 2025
<\/b>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ghlmw3J_Rkk<\/a>
<\/b>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_8Sov6kE0eI<\/a>
\nwith the Freemans
<\/b>What if you could hear the same family one year apart and actually feel the
\nshift from chaos to connection? In this powerful before-and-after episode, Jeff
\nrevisits Angela Freeman and her two kids, Ruby and Elias.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7bzDv7pWeOI<\/a>
\n& Faith: How Joel Sheagren Turned Family Struggles into a God-Given Mission
<\/b>We\u2019ve got an episode today that\u2019s going to stop you in your tracks. You\u2019re
\ngoing to meet Joel Sheagren, an award-winning filmmaker whose story feels like
\na movie itself, only this one\u2019s real, raw, and full of God\u2019s fingerprints.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OnlbdOwfPDc<\/a>
\nHearing \u201cIt\u2019s Not Your Fault with RJ Formanek on Living with FASD part 2
<\/b>We dig into life with FASD beyond labels: how shame warps identity, how
\nroutines protect mornings, and why late-blooming brains change everything.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m2oCu6N_tDs<\/a>
University of Alberta – Mental Health Professionals’ Competence and Current
\nPractices Responding to Suicidality in Individuals with FASD
<\/b>People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) experience elevated
\nrates of mental health challenges compared to the general population. Of
\nparticular concern are the elevated rates of suicidality consistently reported
\namong people with FASD.
https:\/\/ualberta.scholaris.ca\/items\/cb85f6aa-845f-4452-927c-eac2957152d2<\/a>
\nand cardiovascular function in children with FASD: Potential links to food
\napproach and avoidance behaviors
<\/b>Together, these findings suggest that renal and cardiovascular function may
\nbe altered in children and adolescents with FASD, which may be linked to
\nabnormal food-related behaviors and\/or other clinical or demographic factors.
https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41243430\/<\/a>
\nFamilies Moving Forward Connect Teacher Companion website: Development and
\ninitial pilot randomized trial of an FASD-informed resource for teachers
<\/b>The FMF Connect Teacher Companion website is a feasible, acceptable
\nFASD-informed resource for teachers.
https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/acer.70189<\/a>
\nattitudes, and potential role of oral health practitioners in FASD screening in
\nSouth Africa<\/b>
The findings reveal substantial knowledge gaps among South African OHPs
\nregarding FASD, but also indicate strong interest and readiness to advance
\ntheir knowledge.
https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12903-025-07017-8<\/a>
\nFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnoses in children: The experiences of
\nadoptive parents in Scotland<\/b>
Caring for a child with FASD brings significant challenges, often driven by
\nshortcomings in professional knowledge and services. Parents described their
\nfutures as highly uncertain, with mental health, social support and financial
\nwellbeing reported as being precarious.
https:\/\/www.research.ed.ac.uk\/en\/publications\/perspectives-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-diagnoses-in-chil\/<\/a>
\nChildren with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Risk and Protective
\nFactors
<\/b>A higher prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has been
\nfound among adopted children. This condition may pose significant challenges
\nfor their parents, potentially affecting their mental health.
https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/10926755.2025.2583535<\/a>
\nmarkers of ethyl alcohol consumption in pregnancy
<\/b>This study confirms that EtG and EtS are reliable markers of ethanol
\nexposure in meconium. However, we were unable to determine definitive cut off
\nvalues for PAE based on these biomarkers.
https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41170789\/<\/a>
\nToday, More Tomorrow: A Pilot Study on Delay Discounting in Adolescents with
\nFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)<\/b>
Results provide preliminary discounting rates that can serve as a point of
\nreference for future research on reward processing in FASD. Results
\nadditionally demonstrate the heterogeneity of FASD presentations on a measure
\nof delay discounting.
https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s41252-025-00467-9<\/a>
\nMagnetic Resonance Imaging in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex Following Prenatal
\nAlcohol Exposure and Placental Insufficiency in a Preclinical Model
<\/b>While all areas analyzed were impacted by the prenatal insults, the
\nstriatum, which consists primarily of efferent pathways, appears more
\nvulnerable to injury compared to the PFC.
https:\/\/karger.com\/dne\/article\/doi\/10.1159\/000549504\/939215\/Abnormal-Magnetic-Resonance-Imaging-in-the-Medial<\/a>
\nof maternal alcohol intake during pregnancy in early-life child
\nneurodevelopment: results of the Italian PHIME cohort
<\/b>Low levels of PAE were not associated with neurodevelopmental impairment at
\n18 months, except for possible motor impairment at higher exposures: our
\nfindings highlight the predominant influence of maternal IQ and the home
\nenvironment.
https:\/\/nutrition.bmj.com\/content\/early\/2025\/11\/10\/bmjnph-2025-001313<\/a>
\nexposure induces circular and linear long non-coding RNAs, and protein-coding
\ngenes linked to proinflammatory neuroimmune function, promoting nerve
\ninjury-induced allodynia following morphine treatment
<\/b>This study characterized spinal transcriptomics and explored potential
\nroles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) underlying this paradoxical effect of
\nmorphine in PAE mice.
https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0028390825004642<\/a>
\nadvances in the literature on microRNAs as
<\/b>Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders constitute a range of physical and
\ncognitive abnormalities in newborn infants that are caused by prenatal alcohol
\nexposure.
https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2950588725001089<\/a>
\nalcohol exposure and prenatal depressive symptoms with offspring hair cortisol
\nin childhood and adolescence
<\/b>The present study provides further evidence of long-term effects of alcohol
\nconsumption during pregnancy on the HPA axis development of the child, as
\nmanifested in distinct trajectories of HCC from primary school age to early
\nadolescence.
https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12888-025-07559-9<\/a>
\nChemistry – Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intimate Partner Violence among
\nWomen Who Use Alcohol During Pregnancy in Plateau State, Nigeria: A
\nCross-Sectional Study
<\/b>Partner violence and alcohol use disorder among pregnant women are
\nrecognised as major public health problems worldwide, particularly in Africa.
https:\/\/journals.stecab.com\/jmsbc\/article\/view\/1015<\/a>
\nto Your Patients About Alcohol, Marijuana, and Substance Use During Pregnancy
<\/b>The Psychiatric Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital sees
\nmedical and surgical inpatients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms and
\nconditions.
https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41248008\/<\/a>
\n– \u201cI Wouldn’t for Myself; I’m Quitting for Her\u201d: Pregnant Hispanic Mothers\u2019
\nSUD and Trauma Experiences
<\/b>Pregnant Hispanic women face compounded risks of substance use disorder
\n(SUD) and trauma exposure, yet little research explores their resilience and
\ncoping from a strengths-based lens.
https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/jaoc.70008<\/a>
\nduring pregnancy in Scotland following public health interventions:
\npopulation-based study
<\/b>One in four women self-reported alcohol consumption during early pregnancy.
\nOnly MUP was associated with lower consumption among pregnant women. The public
\nhealth measures were collectively associated with improvement in select
\nperinatal outcomes, highlighting the potential effectiveness of universal
\ninterventions.
https:\/\/bmjpublichealth.bmj.com\/content\/3\/2\/e003264<\/a>
\nof alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks in pregnancy in the UK
<\/b>Although alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks are commonly consumed during
\npregnancy, there are some safety concerns. Their role as a harm reduction
\nmeasure in those who are drinking alcohol at increasing risk levels
\nprepregnancy needs further investigation.
https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/eurpub\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/eurpub\/ckaf188\/8317086<\/a>
thesis.unipd.it (Italy) – L’ astinenza neonatale da alcol: efficacia degli
\ninterventi non farmacologici
<\/b>La gestione non farmacologica della NAS dovuta all\u2019esposizione prenatale
\nall\u2019alcol si afferma come una pratica efficace e sostenibile, ottenendo
\nbenefici clinici per il neonato e per il contesto assistenziale.
https:\/\/thesis.unipd.it\/handle\/20.500.12608\/97311<\/a>
\nKCPU (Poland) – Rozum (1): Zrozumienie perspektywy dziecka z FASD
<\/b>Film edukacyjny dla kandydat\u00f3w na rodzic\u00f3w adopcyjnych oraz rodzin
\nzast\u0119pczych niezawodowych w zakresie FASD.
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1efNsET9DwQ<\/a>
\nbenvenuto!
<\/b>Sono aperte le iscrizioni alla formazione di base per chi, nell\u2019ambito
\ndella propria attivit\u00e0 professionale, si trova a contatto con persone colpite
\nda disturbi dello spettro alcolico fetale (FASD). Il corso, organizzato in
\ncollaborazione con Fachverband Sucht, \u00e8 aperto a tutte le professioni.
https:\/\/fasd-schweiz.ch\/index.php\/it\/<\/a>