FASD News - 15/2025

Tuesday June 10^th 2025

FASD Conference 2025: FASD in The UK: Shaping Future Research and Practice

Social Sciences | University of Salford

 

Please join us at the University of Salford on Tuesday, 10th June 2025 for a pivotal conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) as we explore the latest advances in research and its impact on practice in the UK. This event is designed for health and social care practitioners, educators, those working in the voluntary and charity sectors, and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of FASD. The conference is co-created with families with lived experience, ensuring that families are at the heart of the discussions.

Why Attend?

·         Learn from Experts and Families: Discover the latest research on FASD, with key presentations shaped by the expertise of both leading researchers and the lived experiences of families. These insights will directly inform practice and policy development in the UK.

·         Networking Opportunities: Engage with a diverse community of professionals, including healthcare providers, educators, researchers, and most importantly, families who have navigated the challenges of FASD. This is a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and form new collaborations.

·         Practical and Technical Insights: Main sessions will offer accessible and relevant information that can be applied in your work, while parallel sessions will delve deeper into more technical aspects of the field. User-friendly summaries of complex research will be available. You’ll leave with tangible tools to support your work, all framed within the context of real-world experiences.

This conference offers more than just academic knowledge; it is an opportunity to contribute to the conversation and impact future research and practices that will support those affected by FASD in the UK.

NEWS and ARTICLES
News-Medical (Sweden) - Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The results indicate that birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy may be as common in Sweden as in several other European countries.
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NZ Herald (New Zealand) - ROCKING THE RED SHOES
BREAKFAST was off the menu today for the Tairawhiti Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Group.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously'
The Government is being urged to recognise foetal alcohol spectrum disorder as a disability by a support group which warns it is a silent epidemic “coming down the road at us fast and furiously”.
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Todayville (Canada) - Red Deer RCMP receive 2021 FASD Champion Award
Members of the Red Deer RCMP’s Community Policing unit were honoured with the Central Alberta FASD Network’s 2021 FASD Champion Award last month.
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CBC (Canada) - Judge acquits vulnerable man of murder due to 'oppressive' Winnipeg police interrogation
A man described as a vulnerable person with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder was acquitted of second-degree murder last month, after a Winnipeg judge found his police statement was made up of details he fabricated under pressure — as two detectives took turns screaming at him "at the top of their lungs" — and barred it from being used as evidence in his trial.
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FASD-CAN (New Zealand) - Northland Psychologist cuts off dreadlocks to raise money for FASD-CAN
Every year up to 3,000 babies are born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Aotearoa, New Zealand — a preventable but incurable brain-based disorder that impacts the lives of families for a lifetime.
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CanFASD - World Health Day 2025: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
Monday was World Health Day – an annual global event which provides an opportunity to highlight pressing health issues affecting communities worldwide. This year’s theme, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, underscores the importance of supporting maternal and newborn health.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute - Supporting Young Children with FASD
This video provides basic information about FASD and how to support young children with diagnosed or undiagnosed FASD. The tips provided can also be helpful for parents and caregivers in different contexts.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Patima Sing-Eisen - FASD Research Conference 2025
What a Diagnosis Could Mean. 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Health Nexus Santé - Discovering FASD Later in Life: Understanding and Embracing a Late Diagnosis
In this virtual training, Nancy Lockwood interviews Reinier deSmit about receiving an FASD diagnosis at the age of 56. Reinier shares how he always felt different but never knew why until his diagnosis provided clarity and self-acceptance. He discusses the impact on his relationships, health, and finances, as well as the challenges and benefits of disclosure.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD at Mid-Life: What Have We Learned? - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Susan Stoner from the University of Washington presented on "FASD at mid-life: what have we learned?", highlighting emerging research on mental health and substance use, physical characteristics and conditions associated with FASD in midlife, and areas where affected individuals show similarities or strengths compared to their peers.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD: What's in a Name? - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Prof. Elizabeth Elliott led a roundtable titled "FASD: what's in a name?" examining the utility and implications of FASD as a diagnostic term, including its links to stigma, confidentiality, and access to care, while exploring evolving understandings of neurodevelopmental conditions and their broader societal impacts.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Paternal Drinking and the Epigenetic Influences on FASD - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Michael C. Golding presented on "Paternal drinking and the epigenetic influences on mitochondrial function, child health, and FASD," exploring how paternal alcohol use affects offspring through epigenetic mechanisms, impacts sperm and mitochondrial function, and may interact with maternal drinking to influence FASD outcomes.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Laura Bousquet - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, self-advocate and FASD United Family Navigator Laura Bousquet presented "Nothing about us without us: exploring possibilities for thriving with FASD," sharing insights from lived experience and emphasizing the importance of including individuals with FASD in shaping the supports and systems that affect their lives.
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Me and My FASD - Why an FASD Diagnosis Matters and the Importance of Staying Positive
In this video Professor Raja Mukherjee, who is the UK's leading FASD specialist, talks with Georgia and Paul - two young adults with FASD - about why having a diagnosis matters.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - Modifiable Lifestyle Factors to Support Neurodevelopment in FASD - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak and Dr. Blake Gimbel presented on "Modifiable lifestyle factors to support neurodevelopment in individuals with FASD," highlighting evidence-based strategies such as nutrition, sleep, and exercise that can positively influence brain development and functioning in people with FASD.
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FASDSUCCESS - #076 The Bofenkamps: An FASD Family Divided Then United
Today I chat with my good friend, and Caregiver Kickstart Coaching program alumni, Christine and her daughter Angelina. Not only has their relationship improved in the last year, since getting real about FASD, and working through their grief and loss, they have emerged the other side and are kicking some advocacy ass right now in their home state of Kansas.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - The Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD) Symposium: Part I - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, the first part of the CIFASD symposium featured presentations by Drs. Edward Riley, Amanda Mahnke, Claire Coles, and Blake Gimbel, offering insights into the Collaborative Initiative on FASD's current research, including the use of microRNAs as biomarkers, long-term health impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure, and advanced brain imaging to study neurodevelopment in individuals with FASD.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - The Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD) Symposium: Part II - FASD Research Conference 2025
At the 9th International Research Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, the second part of the CIFASD symposium featured presentations by Drs. Michael Suttie, Miguel del Campo, Jeffrey Wozniak, Christie Petrenko, and Cristiano Tapparello, highlighting advances in 3D imaging for diagnosing facial features of FASD, evaluation methods for dysmorphology, combined brain stimulation and cognitive training interventions, and the use of digital tools to improve access to care across the lifespan.
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - We Can Destigmatize FASD - Video from International FASD Research Conference 2025
This interactive full-day pre-conference session builds on the dialogue started at the 2017 Pre-Conference in Vancouver, and will focus on the pervasive stigma and stereotypes associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - The Now What: Tools for Parenting & Understanding FASD with Antonia Rathbun Lindsey
In this captivating episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper reunites with the insightful Antonia Rathbun Lindsay to celebrate the impending release of her highly anticipated book, Parenting Your Porcupine: Tools for Working with Children with FASD, Drug Effects, and Other Neurodiversities.
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Early Years TV - Free Video: Dr Carolyn Blackburn on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Dr Carolyn Blackburn has worked in childcare and education for 20 years and has established a reputation for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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RESEARCH
East Tennessee State University - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Implications and Interventions
This study examines socioeconomic and healthcare barriers contributing to underdiagnosis and limited educational interventions in this region (Department of Education, 2021).
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European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - Transcranial magnetic stimulation in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A randomised, crossover pilot-trial
In this crossover study, we evaluated the feasibility and effects of high-frequency 10Hz-rTMS and iTBS over the left and right DLPFC, respectively, in children with FASD. Real low-frequency 1Hz-rTMS – expected to have no effect on FASD-symptoms – was used as control.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder identification in Australia: A qualitative analysis of perspectives from psychologists and individuals with lived and living experience
Recognition of the impact of PAE is growing in Australia; however, there is a need to embed this topic within university training for psychologists.
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Eastern Ukrainian Medical Journal - EFFECTS OF PRENATAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE ON CHILD HEALTH
Clinical observation of a child with FAS in the neonatal period correlates with data from the literature on the impact of high doses of alcohol on fetal development, which leads to the formation of congenital malformations, mainly in the central nervous system and complicates the course of postnatal adaptation due to severe neurological disorders.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - Suboptimal industry adherence to the design specifications of the mandatory pregnancy warning label
The findings indicate that the application of the mandatory pregnancy warning label may be suboptimal in the Australian alcohol market. The lower adherence among spirits and wine products is concerning given their higher alcohol content.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Prenatal alcohol exposure alters brain structure and neurocognitive outcomes for 6- to 7-year-old children in a South African birth cohort
This study suggests that there is persistent altered brain structural development in children with PAE, consistent with previous findings in this cohort at infancy and age 2–3 years.
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Pediatrics & Neonatology - Does Supplementation of Choline During or After Pregnancies Exposed to Alcohol Improve Neurocognitive Development of Children? A Meta-Analysis
Supplementation of choline in either period could benefit neurocognitive development in children of heavy-drinking mothers.
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Autism Research - Prenatal Maternal Alcohol Exposure During the First Trimester of Pregnancy in Relation to Early Learning Ability, Behavioral Problems, and Autistic Traits in Preschool Children With or Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
As expected, our findings suggest that PAE-FT is associated with adverse behavioral development of children regardless of ASD status. However, PAE-FT may exacerbate autism-specific developmental problems and learning difficulties in children with ASD.
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NeoReviews - Plans of Safe Care in Substance-Exposed Infants: Components, Complexities, and Collaboration
Plans of Safe Care, first mentioned in US federal legislation in 2003, are intended to address the health and safety of infants and families impacted by prenatal substance exposure.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy andchild development: Role of ADH1B and ALDH2 genepolymorphisms—The Yamanashi Adjunct Study of the JapanEnvironment and Children's Study
The role of polymorphisms in genes regulating alcohol metabolism, particularly those modulating the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on the neurodevelopment of offspring, remains inconclusive.
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J Midwifery Womens Health - Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Educational Content in US Midwifery Training Programs: A Survey
Program directors identified several barriers to enhanced PSUD education and clinical experience for their students, including lack of dedicated perinatal addiction clinicians, lack of faculty expertise, lack of time in the curriculum, and lack of time by faculty, among others.
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Midwifery - Pregnancy, risk behaviors and adverse reproductive outcomes: Is preconception care working in Italy?
Our survey showed a limited use of the preconception visit among Italian women. It may represent a valid resource to improve the folic acid supplementation and immunization before pregnancy.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
WELT Podcast (Germany) - Diagnose FASD — Alkohol in der Schwangerschaft und die Folgen
Studien gehen davon aus, dass etwa jede vierte Frau in Deutschland Alkohol trinkt, während sie schwanger ist. Ab welcher Menge schadet Alkohol dem Ungeborenen? Welche körperlichen und psychischen Folgen hat der Konsum für das Kind?
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Göteborgs Universitet (Sweden) - Alkoholskador hos barn kan vara underskattade
Av 206 fjärdeklassare hade 19 tecken på skador som orsakats av alkohol i fosterlivet. Det visar en pilotstudie vid Göteborgs universitet.
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FASD Suomi (Finland) - Webinaari: Miten FASD vaikuttaa lapseen?
FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) tarkoittaa alkoholin aiheuttamien sikiövaurioiden laajaa kirjoa. Webinaarissa käsitellään sitä, miten FASD vaikuttaa lapsen kehitykseen ja miten tukea FASD-lasta ja -nuorta.
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Alcohol News - 15/2025

University of Stirling - New study sheds light on African alcohol industry activity
The Norwegian Oil Fund is investing in alcohol companies that market their products to people in sub-Saharan Africa in ways not permitted in Norway, a new study led by the University of Stirling has found.
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The Guardian  - Women should avoid all alcohol to reduce risk of breast cancer, charity says
Women should avoid alcohol altogether to reduce their risk of breast cancer, a charity has warned. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has published a review of evidence on how diet and lifestyle factors can play a role in the development of the disease.
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News-Medical - Combined use of alcohol and cannabis could fuel addiction risks
Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress. A recent study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time, potentially leading to alcohol use disorder, alcohol-related harms and drunk driving.
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CNN - Heavy drinking linked with lasting impact on the brain, study finds
Heavy drinking is associated with increased risk of a type of brain injury linked with memory and thinking problems. That’s according to a new study in which researchers defined heavy drinking as eight or more alcoholic drinks per week.
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Medscape (France) - Alcohol Use in Women Needs More Attention From HCPs
Alcohol is often overlooked as a critical health issue for women, but the French National Authority for Health (HAS) aims to change this perception.
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RTE.ie (Ireland) - Alcohol warning labels do not need to be 'examined again' – AAI
The Chairperson of Alcohol Action Ireland has said he does not believe the issue of health warnings on alcohol needs to be "examined again", despite a claim from the Minister for Finance that it may be necessary following the introduction of trade tariffs by the United States.
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STAT (USA) - Government shuts CDC office focused on alcohol-related harms and prevention
A small office that produced data on alcohol-related deaths and harms, and worked on policies to reduce them, has been shuttered by the Trump administration. Those involved with the work say it was the only group in the federal government focused on preventing excessive drinking and the many problems associated with it, including chronic diseases.
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CU Anschutz newsroom - Negative Effects of Alcohol Can Be Magnified in Older Adults
Everyone needs to be careful when it comes to over-imbibing in alcohol, but the issue can be especially problematic for older adults. Research shows that people older than 60 are not only more likely to binge drink, but they are also more apt to suffer negative effects from alcohol due to age-related changes in the body.
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Brno Daily (Czech Republic) - Experts Call For Restrictions On The Availability of Alcohol in the Czech Republic
Yesterday, on the occasion of World Health Day (7 April), dozens of experts presented a call to politicians to protect public health by restricting the availability of alcohol in the Czech Republic.
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Indaily SA (South Africa) - Proposed changes to alcohol laws will reduce harm and save lives
Domestic, family and sexual violence is a national epidemic and one of the most complex, wicked problems we face. It takes an incalculable toll on our communities, with impacts that are felt across generations.
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Medical Xpress (UK) - Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 'acute crisis,' say researchers
The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an "acute crisis" requiring urgent action from the government, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield.
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IAS Blog  - Despite what many parents think, allowing teenagers to try alcohol at any age is harmful
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about alcohol. A common view is that allowing teenagers to try alcohol under parental supervision can be effective at promoting responsible drinking.
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Alcohol Change UK - A wake-up call: our new research into alcohol harm across the drinking spectrum
Dr Richard Piper, Chief Executive of Alcohol Change UK, shares his thoughts on the recent report 'Alcohol Harm Across the Drinking Spectrum', developed by The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) and Alcohol Change UK.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Risky drinking among young men has halved in 20 years
While risky drinking is decreasing among younger age groups, it is on the rise among those over 45. This is shown in a compilation by IQ based on statistics from the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Alcohol-related harm in children may be underestimated
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 showed signs of harm caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. This is the finding of a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Ethanol under EU scrutiny: what's the story?
The European Union is currently reviewing ethanol—a chemical best known as the key ingredient in alcoholic beverages—due to concerns over its potential health risks. But the spotlight this time isn't on alcohol as a drink but rather on ethanol as a disinfectant.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Leadership matters
When information comes from a trusted, high-level source, people listen. This simple yet profound truth has been clearly demonstrated in recent months through the increased public awareness of alcohol's cancer risks following authoritative communications from leading public health officials and institutions.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health – including causing cancer.
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Alcohol News - 14/2025

NordAN (Denmark) - New figures from TUBA: Addiction runs in families
If your parents struggle with alcohol or drug addiction, there’s a good chance your grandparents did too. New data from the organization TUBA shows that addiction problems are passed down through generations.
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PsyPost - Prenatal hormone exposure may shape alcohol drinking habits, new research suggests
A new study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that the length of your fingers—specifically the ratio between your index and ring fingers—might predict how much alcohol you consume.
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Neuroscience News - Heavy Alcohol Use Causes Long-Term Brain Damage
For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term cognitive impairments by damaging brain circuits responsible for decision-making. In a rat model, animals exposed to high alcohol levels performed significantly worse on a complex, shifting-reward task, even after nearly three months of sobriety.
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Lincolnshire County Council (UK) - Support for those affected by others' drug and alcohol use
Lincolnshire County Council has appointed Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership to deliver its support service for friends and family members affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
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SWI swissinfo.ch (Switzerland) - Active seniors consume more alcohol, study finds
People over 60 who are physically active drink more alcohol than so-called ‘couch potatoes’ who prefer a more sedentary lifestyle.
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Johns Hopkins University - Study reveals how alcohol abuse damages cognition
For the first time, researchers demonstrated in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.
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Phnom Penh Post (Cambodia) - Action needed to address rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth
A new policy white paper released yesterday, March 31, by the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute (SEAPPI) and the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) is sounding the alarm on the concerning rates of alcohol consumption among young people in Cambodia.
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News-Medical - Smartwatches provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods
Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK. According to new University of Bristol-led research smartwatches could provide a more accurate picture of people's daily drinking habits than current methods.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing Association of Canada (DATAC) - Allowing teens to drink at home can lead to heavier use later: Study
According to the results of a new study, parents allowing adolescents to consume alcoholic drinks — or even just letting them taste alcohol — can lead to heavier drinking and alcohol-related issues later in life.
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Nuffield Trust (England) - Deaths from drinking are at a record high: does England need a new alcohol strategy?
Bea Taylor looks at the latest trends in drinking and alcohol-related harm, and explores whether the last unified national alcohol strategy needs to be updated.
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IAS Blog - Policies that single out pregnant people’s drinking aren’t working, but there are other policies that appear to help
Most states in the United States have had one or more pregnancy-specific alcohol policies (government policies that single-out pregnant people’s alcohol consumption) for decades.  But, until recently, there has been very little research about the effects of these policies.
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IAS Blog - Gone but not forgotten: Why was the Northern Territory’s Minimum Unit Price removed?
Australia’s Northern Territory has removed its Minimum Unit Price (MUP) for alcohol as of the first of March. The removal of the MUP was an election promise of the incoming Country Liberal Party (CLP), who had opposed the introduction of the policy in 2018 by the Territory Labor Party.
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NordAN (Finland) - EHYT's corrective package for the government’s mid-term review: four observations on Prime Minister Orpo’s substance use and gambling policy
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government will hold its mid-term review in April 2025. From the perspective of preventive substance work, the government’s mid-term balance sheet is far from flattering.
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Alcohol Research Group (USA) - New Study Reveals Why Alcohol Use Increased During the Pandemic
A new study published today in PLOS One uncovers key social and environmental factors that drove a significant rise in alcohol consumption during COVID-19. Researchers from the Alcohol Research Group, a program of the Public Health Institute, found that increased alcohol availability and accessibility, and drinking as a coping mechanism, played a major role in shaping drinking behaviors during the pandemic.
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Annenberg Public Policy Center (USA) - Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk From Alcohol Consumption
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans now saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases your chances of later developing cancer, according to a survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center.
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FASD News - 13/2025

EUFASD Alliance (Germany) - Evidence-based FASD guideline (diagnosis and intervention)
The German guideline has been developed according to international standards and high methodological criteria. It includes evidence-based recommendations and clinical expert consensus on diagnostics and interventions for children and adolescents, representing the current medical knowledge on FASD.
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SunLive - Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son
“I was pleased to hear… it was a genuine problem, it wasn’t just my imagination, and it wasn’t just me,” says Carol Hudson, recalling the moment she learnt her teenaged adopted son, Gary, had fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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NOFASD Australia - Equine Assisted Therapy & FASD
I am a qualified psychotherapist who practises Equine Assisted Therapy near Castlemaine in Victoria. I am also a registered Acupuncturist. I find the therapy work with the horses to be effective with people who find verbal communication and talking about their feelings difficult, and who don’t feel comfortable in an office-based style of therapy.
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FASD United (USA) - FASD NPN Spotlight: Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
FASD United is excited to spotlight each of the organizations that are part of CDC’s FASD National Partner Network (NPN), a collaborative of organizations dedicated to reducing prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and substance use, enhancing support services and access to care, and improving the identification and health of children and families affected by FASDs.
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Girls, Women, Alcohol, and Pregnancy - Alcohol Policy and FASD
Over the past few years, there has been increasing attention to how alcohol policy can be used to improve health, including maternal and fetal health.
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WRaP2.0 - Why Visuals Matter: Supporting Students with FASD Through Visual Tools
Visual tools are a powerful, often underutilized strategy in supporting learners—especially students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). These students benefit from clear, concrete communication and consistency in instruction, and visuals provide just that.
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FASD United - Commercial from Water Brand Showing Pregnant Women Drinking from Water “Kegs” is an Opportunity to Highlight Alcohol-Free Pregnancies
A new ad campaign from the water brand Liquid Death takes a lighthearted satirical approach to the topic of alcohol and pregnancy, in an ad showing women using an alternative to alcohol to celebrate their pregnancies.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
Health Nexus Santé - Supporting Families Raising Black Children with FASD
In this webinar, Alice Audrain, a researcher / consultant / activist who identifies as a proud queer mixed-race black francophone parent will draw on her personal and professional experience to discuss challenges faced by diverse communities of caregivers raising black children with FASD.
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Health Nexus Santé - Sex-Related Trends Among People with PAE/FASD
Individuals with PAE/FASD experience notable sex-related differences in clinical presentation and experiences across the lifespan.
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FASD Awareness - Dr Cassie Jackson - Dr Cassie Jackson Consultant Clinical Psychologist - FASD Awareness Webinar #33
In this month's webinar, host Andrew Keeping will be asking the question, “Is FASD overlooked in Family Law?” with Dr Cassie Jackson. Cassie will also discuss the process of diagnosis of FASD.
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Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - Voices of Experience: Adults Living with FASD Share their Keys to Success with Deb Evensen
In this episode of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper welcomes back Deb Evenson to discuss the long-awaited release of their animated film, "Eight Keys for Adults Living with FASD."
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Al Coates - Episode 206 - Anna Webster, Therapeutic Caregiving for children with FASD
In this episode of the A&F podcast we speak to adoptive parent and Neurodiversity Coaching Psychologist Anna Webster. She shares her experience of parenting a child with a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the development of the Neurowise Programme on Therapeutic Caregiving for FASD.
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FARE Australia - Jessica Birch: FASD United Conference Video
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Western University - Robert Solomon, "If All Else Fails, Sue?"
IF ALL ELSE FAILS, SUE? The Alcohol Industry, The Duty to Inform and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Robert Solomon, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus.
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Perfectly Imperfect - Basic on FASD- there 428 co-occurring conditions link with FASD and PAE
Today we talk about the 428 color current conditions linked to fasd and prenatal alcohol exposure. we also dive into little bit of the comment that I can't stand as someone who advocate for NOT drinking alcohol while pregnant.
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AFC Urgent Care Joplin - FASD The Silent Disease
Today, we’re tackling something really important—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD. It’s a topic that doesn’t get enough airtime, but it affects so many people—kids, teens, adults, families.
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James Trail | Trauma Informed Care Resources - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The Hidden Challenge Facing Families
1 in 20 school-age kids in the U.S. are impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)—yet most go undiagnosed. Sandra Flach, host of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey podcast, shares her powerful insights as an adoptive mom, FASD educator, and advocate for trauma-informed care.
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RESEARCH
University of East London - “Nobody knew what to do with her and that’s what we’ve found all the way along”: A guide for Educational Psychologists (EPs) when working with young people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and their families
This study captured the voice of nine adoptive parents and foster carers who parent a child with a confirmed diagnosis of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology - Recent Advances in the Role of Non-coding RNAs in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Despite numerous preclinical studies modeling fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)-associated neurodevelopmental deficits to date, a comprehensive molecular landscape dictating these deficits remains poorly understood.
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Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology - Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis as a Therapeutic Target in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This review is focused on adult hippocampal neurogenesis as a potential therapeutic target in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Adult hippocampal neurogenesis refers to the production of new hippocampal dentate granule cells (DGCs) from a replenishable pool of neural stem and progenitor cells throughout life.
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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs - Erythropoietin Attenuates Anxiety and Neurodevelopmental Neurotoxicity in Male Rats with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder via Increased BDNF-Positive Cells, Astrogliosis Suppression, and Reduced Hippocampal Cell Death
The synthesis of EPO by immature neurons also plays a crucial role in the embryonic stage. In addition, EPO inhibits astrogliosis and cell death while increasing the number of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-positive cells, which is linked to reductions in anxiety-like behavior and neuronal damage.
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences - In Utero Alcohol and Unsuitable Home Environmental Exposure Combined with FMR1 Full Mutation Allele Cause Severe Fragile X Syndrome Phenotypes
We investigated the molecular and clinical profile of five boys carrying the fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 (FMR1) mutation and who suffered from the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Analysis of risk factors associated with suicidality in children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Western Australia
These findings add to the growing body of evidence that highlights the vulnerability of individuals with FASD to suicidality compared with the general population, underscoring the need for targeted, culturally safe suicide intervention/prevention efforts.
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Reproductive Toxicology - Use of the alternative test R-FETAX (Refined-Frog Embryo Teratogenicity Assay-Xenopus) to evaluate the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
The aim of this work was to evaluate multiple morphological and neurobehavioral effects of EtOH exposure (0.1–3 % v/v) using the R-FETAX protocol.
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Scientific Reports - Benzydamine rescues ethanol-induced teratogenesis in zebrafish FASD model
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of physical, behavioral, and cognitive impairments caused by ethanol exposure during pregnancy. Zebrafish have emerged as a useful model for researching FASD and its variants in recent years.
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eNeuro - Prenatal Ethanol Exposure Results in Cell Type, Age, and Sex-Dependent Differences in the Neonatal Striatum That Coincide with Early Motor Deficits
Our findings indicate that prenatal ethanol exposure results in dynamic morphological and functional changes to the developmental trajectories of striatal neurons commensurate with the development of motor behaviors that differ between male and female mice.
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Chemical Engineering Journal - A strategy for transplacental in utero therapy based on tetrahedral framework nucleic acid: Application to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
These findings demonstrates that tFNA emerges as a potential nanomaterial for pioneering new strategies in the realm of in utero therapy.
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Advances in Physiology Education - The Chick Embryo Model as an Educational Tool to Explore the Effect of Alcohol on Cardiovascular Development
In development the interrelationship between physiology and anatomy is challenging as learners must appreciate how physiological processes and anatomical structures change over time.
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Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology - Ontogenetic Neuroimmune Changes Following Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Implications for Neurobehavioral Function
This chapter reviews the enduring effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) on neuroimmune function across the lifespan, including discussion of associated neurobehavioral alterations.
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research - Identifying family environment profiles in families of children with prenatal alcohol exposure
The results of this study highlight the importance of the family environment in understanding the strengths and challenges experienced by children with PAE. Four unique profiles of family environments emerged in families of children with PAE.
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The Journal of Rural Health - Rural–urban differences in substance use during pregnancy
Geographic variations in perinatal substance use highlight the need for tailored interventions targeting substance use prevention during pregnancy, prioritizing tobacco in rural areas and alcohol in urban areas.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Studia Paedagogica Ignatiana (Poland) - Strategie wspierania rozwoju zdolności dzieci z FASD w środowisku rodzinnym – możliwości i dylematy
Rodzice lub opiekunowie posiadający całkowite lub częściowe prawo do opieki nad dzieckiem ze Spektrum Alkoholowych Zaburzeń Płodu (FASD) są świadkami skomplikowanego i niepowtarzalnego rozwoju dziecka oraz towarzyszami zdobywania przez nie kompetencji w różnych przestrzeniach uczenia się.
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Terve.fi (Finland) - FAS-nuori Jenny Kärkkäinen: Elän unelmaani
Kun Jenny Kärkkäinen syntyi 24 vuotta sitten, lapsivesi oli eriväristä kuin normaalisti. Se oli vihreää. Vauva painoi vain vähän yli kaksi kiloa, vaikka laskettu aika oli jo ohitettu. Äidin runsaan alkoholinkäytön seuraukset olivat heti nähtävissä.
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ZSL Nord (Germany) - Interview mit Timm Theen vom FASD Fachzentrum
Ein zentrales Ziel unseres Projekts „Meine Rechte durchsetzen!“ ist, dass wir andere Organisationen befähigen, die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen durchzusetzen: Timm Theen vom FASD Fachzentrum in Hamburg e.V. ist der erste, der eigenständig über seinen Verein für eine betroffene Pflegemutter geklagt hat.
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Alcohol News - 13/2025

Medical Xpress - Teens find zero difference between zero-alcohol and alcohol drink adverts
Teenagers consider zero-alcohol beverages to be a type of alcoholic drink, leading Flinders University researchers to voice grave concerns about the impact of their exposure to zero-alcohol branding and advertising.
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NL Times (Netherlands) - Alcohol involved in over 62,000 accidents treated in emergency rooms in 2023
People who ended up hurt in the emergency room of the hospital in 2023 had consumed alcohol before their injury more often than previously thought.
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The Heritage Foundation (USA) - We Have Nutrition Labels on Food. Why Not Alcohol?
What’s actually in the beer you’re drinking? Currently, there’s no guarantee that you’ll receive a good answer to that question. Even though 62% of American adults consume alcohol, alcoholic beverages aren’t required to disclose basic nutritional information like calories, ingredients, or allergens.
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Time Magazine - 9 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You’re Not Drinking
More people are drinking less alcohol—and sometimes, their friends take that personally. People who have ditched booze describe being hammered with questions about why they’re staying sober, treated like they’re sucking all the fun out of the room, or, if they’re women, inevitably asked if they’re pregnant.
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Action on Armed Violence – AOAV (UK/Estonia) - Alcohol misuse, deaths and violence in the British Armed Forces – how out-of-control drinking in Estonia reveals wider concerns of UK armed forces
In the pine forests of Estonia, along NATO’s eastern edge, Britain’s armed forces are stationed as part of a multinational deterrent to Russian aggression. These soldiers, around 900 at any given time, rotate through deployments under Operation Cabrit—NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) initiative—and are charged with defending not only territory, but values.
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Bond University (Australia) - Booze ads are over the limit
Despite the fact Australians consume an eye-watering 225 million litres of alcohol each year, a surprising 90 per cent of us are concerned about the likelihood of more alcohol advertising on TV.
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Holyrood Website (Scotland) - Dying for a drink: Experts call for cancer warnings on alcohol
Last year Scotland recorded its highest number of alcohol-specific deaths in 15 years. According to official statistics, 1,277 people died from conditions related to their drinking, an increase in one death from the previous year. And yet those figures only tell part of the story.
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IAS Blog - How could the US-EU alcohol tariff war affect alcohol consumption and harm?
The current US administration under Trump has threatened the European Union (EU) with a 200% tariff on spirits and wine coming to America from the EU. This is in response to the EU having a tariff on certain American spirits going to the EU, which in turn is a response to the US putting a tariff on all EU steel and aluminium imports to the US.
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IAS Blog - An alcohol policy community of practice: A model for knowledge-sharing and collaboration
It started with an idea: what if people from across Canada, and across sectors, had a place they could come together to strengthen alcohol policy? It was a concept we heard clearly during the second round of the Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation (CAPE) project six years ago and has since blossomed into a large and dynamic community of practice (CoP).
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NordAN (Finland) - Survey: Finns believe home delivery of alcohol threatens the wellbeing of children and families
A recent survey conducted by A-Clinic Foundation, the Finnish Association for Substance Abuse Prevention EHYT, and the Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters shows that Finns perceive alcohol home delivery as a threat to the wellbeing of families and children.
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NordAN (Denmark) - New age limits for alcohol sales to 16-17-year-olds in Denmark: Enters into force on 1 April 2025
As of 1 April 2025, the alcohol threshold will be lowered for sales to 16-17-year-olds. The new limits mean that it will no longer be permitted to sell beverages containing more than 6 percent alcohol to young people under 18. There are also requirements for proper signage at points of sale.
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Alcohol News - 12/2025

World Health Organization (WHO) (Iceland) - Bergþóra’s story: how Iceland transformed youth alcohol consumption
As a parent and advocate in her community, Bergþóra Valsdóttir has seen first-hand the challenges and triumphs of reducing alcohol use among young people. She was involved in the early stages of a movement that would eventually be known around the world as the Icelandic Prevention Model.
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Nation Thailand (Thailand) - House passes new alcohol control bill allowing advertisements
Thai House passes a new alcohol control bill, lifting the ad ban to support small liquor producers and boost Thailand’s soft power. Senate deliberation next.
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The Brussels Times (Belgium) - Walloon MPs to no longer be served alcohol in parliament
Members of the Walloon Parliament in Namur will no longer be permitted to consume alcohol at their official bar, the office of the parliament announced on Thursday.
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Brno Daily (Czech Republic) - Up To 900,000 Czechs Drink Alcohol Excessively Every Day, Says Report
Up to 1 in 10 Czechs over 15 years old drink excessive amounts of alcohol every day, according to the annual report on alcohol consumption in the Czech Republic for 2024, which was released yesterday. Almost 900,000 people drink several pints of beer, glasses of wine or glasses of spirits daily.
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News-Medical (UK) - Cambridge and London hospitals to pioneer brain implants to combat alcohol and opioid addiction
People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered a revolutionary new technique involving planting electrodes in the brain to modulate brain activity and cravings and improve self-control.
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Luxembourg Times (Luxembourg) - More than one person hospitalised due to alcohol every day in Luxembourg
Excessive alcohol consumption is leading to more than one person being hospitalised every single day in Luxembourg, according to data published by the health ministry.
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The Telegraph (UK) - Alcohol and drug abuse costs taxpayers £130m a year in disability benefits
Taxpayers are footing a £130m-a-year bill for disability benefit claims linked to alcohol and drug abuse, official statistics show.
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Nation.Cymru (Wales) - Alcohol related deaths hit record high in Wales
A new report on substance misuse from Public Health Wales (PHW) has revealed that alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions have hit a record high.
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AJMC (Ireland) - Cancer Labels on Alcohol? Ireland, Where Pubs Still Rule, Will Have Them by Next Year
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the holiday honoring the fifth century missionary concludes a weekend of parades, parties, and—of course—drinking.
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IAS Blog - “A meal is a way of connecting with somebody”
Since the earliest times, the making and sharing of food has been one of the main ways humans have connected with each other. As well as sustaining our bodies, food brings us together. Most of us have a favourite food.
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NordAN (Finland) - Finland: Assessment highlights impacts of expanding wine sales
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority’s (KKV) assessment suggests that expanding wine sales to grocery stores would increase availability but also lead to higher alcohol consumption, with the resulting social costs outweighing the additional revenue from alcohol taxes.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Sweden: Continued decline in alcohol consumption in 2024
Alcohol consumption decreased by 2.3% in 2024 compared to 2023, measured in pure alcohol. This is according to preliminary data from CAN (the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs).
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PopNAD - The future of Nordic cooperation on alcohol policy: where do we stand?
Nordic cooperation on alcohol policy has long exemplified the region’s commitment to public health, rooted in shared values and evidence-based approaches. From the temperance principles of the 1962 Helsinki Treaty to the collaborative "Nordic Way," this unity once set a global standard.
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FASD News - 11/2025

UNC Nutrition Research Institute - From Placenta to Brain: Alcohol’s Impact on Development
A new study from the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) looks at how prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) changes placental metabolism and what that means for fetal brain development.
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LakelandToday.ca (Canada) - Mother of FASD sons becomes advocate to spread her message of hope
Annette Cutknife, a FASD coordinator from Maskwacis (Samson Cree Nation), visited the Bonnyville FCSS to present *Living with FASD 24/7: Our Story of Hope*, sharing her 26 years of experience alongside her sons, Daniel and Floyd Cutknife, who live with FASD, through stories, songs, and dance.
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Iredell Free News - How trauma and prenatal substance exposure harm children’s development, health
Most adult mental health and substance use disorders have their roots in unresolved or undiagnosed concerns that can be effectively addressed in childhood, according to Kimberly Siegrist, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner.
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ConchoValleyHomepage.com (USA) - Protecting Our Most Vulnerable: The urgent need to make critical prenatal substance exposure services accessible for children statewide
The on-going opioid epidemic has brought tragedy to families and communities, but with all the press given to the problem, there is still little attention given to one group--children with pre-natal exposure to opioids and other substances.
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NOFASD Australia (Australia) - Federal Government Response to the FASD Senate Inquiry: Commitments, Considerations, and Next Steps
In December 2024, the Australian Government released its long-awaited response to the Senate Inquiry into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), the detailed report of which was released in March 2021.
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FASD United (USA) - FASD Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Wozniak on the Role of CIFASD and Interventions for Families
Dr. Wozniak is a longtime FASD researcher.  He discusses the value of the CIFASD initiative in building collaborations and his latest research on brain stimulation as an intervention for children and adolescents, MRI as a diagnostic tool, and the role of white matter in FASD.
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FASD Hub Australia - Celebrating some of the many wonderful women working to raise awareness of FASD
On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, we’re celebrating four amazing women whose wisdom, dedication and generous support has contributed to the success of the FASD Hub Australia over the past eight years
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
Able to Care Podcast - Foetal Alcohol (Syndrome) Spectrum Disorder and FASD Assistance Dogs: Transforming FASD care
In this powerful episode of the Able to Care Podcast, Andy Baker speaks with Alison McCormack, a retired independent social work consultant and leading advocate for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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CAMH Education - What We Know About FASD: Prevention, Treatment, and Support
In this presentation, Dr. Nancy Poole shares the FASD prevention, diagnosis and intervention/support that has been generated by researchers, service providers, system planners, families, and communities across Canada who are connected to the CanFASD Research Network.
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clarefmTV - Over 9,000 People Living In Clare With Undiagnosed FASD
Clare County Council has heard calls for training on recognising FASD to be included in the curriculum for third level education. Upwards of 9,000 people are thought to be currently living with the disorder in Clare, despite not receiving a full diagnosis of the condition.
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CanFASD - Cross-Sectoral Alcohol Policy and Healthy Beginnings: Examples from Two Provinces
This webinar recording focusing on how two provinces, Manitoba and Newfoundland, have harnessed policy collaboration to increase governmental and community supports for people with FASD and who may be at risk of alcohol use during pregnancy.
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FASD Hub Scotland and FASD Hub UK - Wednesday Webinar: Meet the FASD Hub Team
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Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - identity & FASD
In episode 73 of Living with FASD, host Patti Kasper engages in a heartfelt panel discussion with returning guests Antonia Rathbun Lindsay and R.J. Formanek.
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RESEARCH
Acta Pediatrica - Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Pilot Study in Western Sweden
The lowest prevalence estimate of FASD in Sweden is similar to that found in other European countries, and four orders of magnitude more common than the prevalence of the diagnosis in official hospital records.
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Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability - Healthcare utilisation and characteristics of adults with fetal alcohol syndrome: a descriptive population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada
Adults with FAS require accessible and extensive healthcare services to address their complex needs and improve long-term outcomes.
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Journal of Education, Health and Sport - The Influence of FASD on Psychiatric Disorders
A Literature Review on the Mechanisms Relating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to Mental Health Conditions in Adulthood.
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Neuropediatrics - First evidence-based guideline for interventions in FASD
The German guideline is the first internationally to provide evidence-based recommendations for interventions in children and adolescents with FASD.
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SciELO Brazil - Alcohol consumption among pregnant women in Brazilian capitals: How many, where, and who are they?
These findings emphasize the need for focused preventive strategies targeting the most vulnerable groups to mitigate alcohol consumption and its associated risks during pregnancy.
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Neurotoxicology and Teratology - Substance use and mental health symptoms in adults with prenatal alcohol exposure
This is one of the only studies to examine rates of alcohol and other substance use among adults in mid-life with PAE. Results suggest that relationships between PAE, substance use, and mental health symptoms are complex, and it will be important for future studies to examine factors associated with high-risk substance use among this vulnerable population.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy Risk, Mental Health, Self-Understanding, and Relational Connections Among Urban Native American Young Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on American Indian and Alaska Native (“Native”) communities, including factors impacting alcohol-exposed pregnancy (AEP) risk.
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Journal of advanced nursing - Examining Alcohol Screening Rates During Pregnancy and Documentation of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in a Public Health District in Australia
Almost all pregnancies were screened at the antenatal care booking; however, the number of alcohol-exposed pregnancies might be underestimated due to current alcohol use being screened.
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Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience - Hyperactivity in male and female mice manifests differently following early, acute prenatal alcohol exposure and mild juvenile stress
Chronic prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and severe juvenile stress independently contribute to hyperactive and depressive behavioral phenotypes, with their combination exacerbating these effects.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Chaos im Kopf Podcast - Dein FASD Podcast (Germany) - Anders anders – Die Kölner FASD Peergroup (80)
In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Joyce, Jacqueline sowie den Teamerinnen Roxy und Sabine von der Kölner FASD Peer Group „Anders Anders“. Die Gruppe bietet jungen Menschen mit fetalen Alkohol-Spektrum-Störungen (FASD) einen geschützten Raum für Austausch, Verständnis und gemeinsame Aktivitäten.
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Ketju (Finland) - ”Nyt ymmärrän, miksi lapsemme toimii siten kuin toimii.” Koulutuksellinen vertaisviikonloppu FASD-lasten ja -nuorten sijais- ja adoptiovanhemmille on edullinen ja vaikuttava tukimuoto
Monella FASD-lasten ja -nuorten vanhempien vertaisviikonloppuun osallistujalla on ennen viikonloppua ollut tunne, että heiltä puuttuu jotain oleellista tietoa siitä, miten toimia vanhempana oikein.
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