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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Alcohol News - 43/2022

The Healthy - Here’s Who Is at Greatest Risk for Developing Cancer from Drinking Alcohol
Approximately four percent to 10% of breast cancer cases in the United States are attributed to alcohol consumption. "I’m not sure women fully understand how alcohol affects their risk," one women's dietitian told us.
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The Guardian (Australia) - ‘Alcogenic society’: Australian hospitals see steep rise in severe alcohol-related disease
One quarter of intensive care resources in a major regional tertiary hospital have been used to treat critical illness directly related to alcohol consumption, a Queensland physician claims.
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Irish Mirror (Ireland) - Big change coming for alcohol sale hours in supermarkets like SuperValu, Tesco and more
A number of changes are coming into effect for Irish supermarkets regarding the hours within which they can sell alcohol to customers.
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The Mayor (Ireland) - Ireland to ditch 200-year old alcohol laws and boost nightclubs
Today, Irish authorities announced plans to amend the country’s alcohol licensing laws. The amendments are aimed at boosting urban culture, as well as nightclubs. This should, in turn, make Ireland an attractive destination on par with the rest of Europe, as Deputy Prime Minister (Tánaiste) Leo Varadkar, put it in a press statement.
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Baltic News Network (Latvia) - Ministry of Health plans preventive measures to help reduce alcohol and narcotics abuse
To protect residents from addictive substances, it is necessary to adopt preventive measures for residents and focus groups, including persons using substances in a risky and damaging way, as well as people already addicted to different substances, as stated in the report prepared by the ministry.
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NORTHERN ADVOCATE (New Zealand) - John Williamson: We need political will to tackle alcohol behind the wheel
Earlier this month I spent a day and a bit back in council chambers, attending, listening to and giving evidence in opposition to the application for a new bottle store at Maunu, not far from where we live.
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Healthline - Study Finds Alcohol But Not Caffeine Can Affect Success of Fertility Treatments
New research found that caffeine doesn’t appear to impact the success of fertility treatments, however, regular alcohol consumption can reduce people’s chances of getting pregnant and having a live birth after these treatments.
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Latvian Public Broadcasting (Latvia) - Alcohol consumption grows in Latvia both legally and illegally
In the first seven months of the year, each resident of Latvia has drunk more than 18 liters of alcohol, according to data from the State Revenue Service (VID) which shows a growing volume of alcohol marketed for domestic consumption. Illegal alcohol movement is also picking up.
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InSight (Australia) - Delivering a message: alcohol causes breast cancer
BREAST cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Australia and alcohol accounts for 10% of diagnoses. Alcohol is a Class-1 carcinogen. However, we live in an “alcogenic” society in Australia where alcohol is everywhere.
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The Connexion (France) - French government considers new hunting rules including alcohol ban
The rules on alcohol and drug use may be the same as those for driving, while other measures may also be implemented. Yet, the government has so far ruled out a Sunday ban
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Stuff (New Zealand) - Health experts worry alcoholic iceblocks might appeal to kids
An alcoholic treat that resembles an iceblock that is popular with children poses “significant risks”, Alcohol Healthwatch says.
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American Journal of Managed Care - Study Finds Links Between Alcohol Consumption and Smoking in Adolescence and Later Mood Disorders
While links between adolescent coffee habits in adolescents and mood disorders in adulthood were not seen, researchers did find evidence for later health issues related to smoking and alcohol.
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NordAN (Denmark) - Denmark: Voters ready for 18-year-old limit for buying alcohol
Young people under 18 should not be able to buy alcohol. This is the opinion of almost two out of three voters, according to a new poll. The Danish Cancer Society calls on politicians to use the election campaign to debate the high alcohol consumption of young people.
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Sunday, October 23, 2022

FASD News 42/2022

CBC (Canada) - Mi'kmaw elder wants more funding for fetal alcohol syndrome treatment in First Nations
A service model that supports youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is making a positive difference in First Nations communities, but more resources are needed to make access to it more equitable, says a Mi'kmaw elder.
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Independent Australia (Australia) - Children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder need more help
Because of ignorance, diagnosis and treatment of children with FASD are delayed — even though early intervention is of utmost importance for children with associated problems, writes Joan McColl.
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NW Peace FASD Network (Canada) - Looking for adults with FASD to share about their strengths and successes!
There is not a lot of research on strengths and success in people with FASD. Strengths-based research is important for creating a more balanced, hopeful, and optimistic understanding about FASD. This can ultimately increase wellbeing for people with FASD and their families.
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CanFASD (Canada) - The Canada FASD Research Network is thrilled by the introduction of Bill S-253: An Act respecting a national framework for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The Canada FASD Research Network is thrilled by the introduction of Bill S-253: An Act respecting a national framework for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, today in the Senate of Canada by the Honourable Senator Mohamed Iqbal Ravalia.
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Parenting Hub (South Africa) - HOW DOES FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AFFECT BABIES?
According to Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, South Africa has the highest prevalence of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) globally.
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UPCOMING 
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education - Behind the scenes of Every Moment Matters
Behind the scenes of Every Moment Matters is a 90-minute webinar where we will explore some of the key elements of this ground-breaking national health promotion campaign.
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The National Organisation for FASD - Transition into Adulthood & Avoid Secondary Disability-Raja & Neil Book Club
This session will be presented by Prof. Raja Mukherjee and will be based on Chapter 26 of the book.
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FASD Hub Scotland - Wednesday Webinar - Kenny La Joy
On Wednesday 2nd November, we welcome Kenny LaJoy to the Wednesday Webinar. 
Join us as Kenny discusses his childhood; diagnosis and his life as an adult with FASD. He will also discuss his new book, It's OK to Be You: Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities'.
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FASD Greater Manchester - FASD online school drop in
This is an informal drop in session where all school staff can ask questions related to FASD, is there something you would like to know more about, resources you would like to know about or something you are struggling to understand.
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Learning with FASD - Building Capacity: The Case of Supporting Students Impacted by FASD
Supporting all students in our schools is challenging; the observed increase in diversity of student’ needs in our schools has added to this challenge. Recent forums have linked this challenge with teacher burnout and teachers leaving the profession.
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FASD Success - THE CAREGIVER KICK START WORKSHOP
It’s almost time for my free once-a-year Caregiver Kick Start Workshop. This workshop is designed to give you a better understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder, so you can have better days at home, and get those around you who don’t understand FASD on board.
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Association of Child Protection Professionals - New developments in research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 8 December 2022
The aim of the session is to provide an overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a condition caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy, discuss its implications for the field of child protection and consider why it has been a long neglected area of focus.
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CanFASD - FASD and Sexuality: The Importance of Sexual Health
This webinar will provide an overview of sexuality and FASD while giving a summary of relevant literature and identifying gaps for future research.
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Inspire Me Events - FASD – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Management Strategies
Joanna Buckard, is a specialist FASD trainer and Health and Social Care Lecturer and has been working within the FASD field for 18 years and within the health, social and education sector for 25 years. Her education includes BSc Psychology, MSc Developmental Psychology and a PGCE.
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VIDEOS and RESOURCES
Surrey Place - Presentation 1: Psychotropic Medication for FASD
Dr. Mela and a team of 12 multidisciplinary, international experts have spent over two years developing a decision-tree medication algorithm to guide prescribers as they see patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (FASD/ND-PAE).
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Dept of Social Development South Africa - #FASD #FASDfreeMzans
A recap of the 9-9-9 #FASD  campaign: Tavern owner, Vuyolwethu Mjojo urges fellow tavern owners not to sell alcohol to children and pregnant women.
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The Florida Center For Early Childhood - FASD Warrior Florida Voices for Health
Every September, in honor of National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month, The Florida Center for Early Childhood recognizes FASD Warriors that go above and beyond to not only understand FASD, but also raise awareness about the disorder and advocate for those individuals living with it.
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JumpStartPsychology 1 - Not so easy skills… starting the day – FASD
This video outlines the everyday skills and abilities that we often take for granted such as getting out of bed and getting ready for the day.
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JJ Medicine - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is one of five conditions within the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), of which it is the most severe. All FASD conditions are due to prenatal exposure to alcohol (due to maternal consumption of ethanol or alcohol during pregnancy).
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The Social Work Rants Podcast - Fetal Alcohol syndrome disorder & Child Welfare
Dr. Liam Curran is a published researcher relates to FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) and Child welfare.
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National FASD – How understanding of FASD has progressed
On 16/08, we held the 4th session of our #FASD Book Club, where @alandavidprice1 discussed his chapter, ‘How our Understanding of FASD Has Progressed’.
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FASD Hope - 159 - All About FASD - FASD and Bullying Part 2 With Dr. Jerrod Brown
Returning to FASD Hope is regular guest and friend in FASD advocacy, Dr. Jerrod Brown in Episode 159 - "All About FASD - FASD and Bullying Part 2".
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YWCA - The FASD Dictionary
The FASD Dictionary is part of YWCA Metro Vancouver's United Families for the Future project.
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National FASD – Merch
By popular demand of our advisory committee of adults and young adults with FASD, here are some items for you to purchase.
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United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL) - ToxTime: Newborn Alcohol Biomarkers
In this ToxTime recording, Joseph Jones, Ph.D., NRCC-TC, Chief Operating Officer at USDTL and Carissa Little, Business Development Manager for USDTL discuss Newborn Alcohol Biomarkers and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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DDWA - Supporting School-age Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This guide has been developed to provide parents and carers of children (and young adults) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) with useful information to they can share with family members, teachers and principals.
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Fasd Success Show - #127 Kenny LaJoy A Young Author with FASD Reveals Secrets to His Success
The timing couldn’t be better for the release of this episode of The FASD Success Show because it is Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada, a time for family and gratitude.
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RESEARCH
Life Sciences - The investigation of the effects of postnatal alcohol exposure on molecular content and antioxidant capacity of mice liver tisuse
One of the most common causes of fetal alcohol spectrum disease (FASD) characterized with neurodevelopmental disorder and growth retardation, is the postnatal alcohol consumption.
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Biomedicines  - Ethanol Effects on Early Developmental Stages Studied Using the Zebrafish
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) results from prenatal ethanol exposure. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an outstanding in vivo FASD model.
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Nutrients - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Iron Homeostasis
Existing data suggest that iron deficiency contributes to the severity of FASD and provide a mechanistic explanation linking these two conditions.
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Translational psychiatry - Prenatal ethanol exposure causes anxiety-like phenotype and alters synaptic nitric oxide and endocannabinoid signaling in dorsal raphe nucleus of adult male rats
Prenatal ethanol exposure is associated with persistent dysfunctions of several neurotransmitter systems, including the serotonin (5-HT) system, which plays a major role in mood regulation and stress homeostasis.
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Health psychology and Behavioral Medicine - Impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on neurodevelopmental outcomes: a systematic review
This review was unable to conclude a safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Methodological improvements are needed to improve the quality and consistency in which PAE is studied.
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SAGE open - Alcohol consumption and its determinants among pregnant women in Gozamin district, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2020
In this study, the prevalence of alcohol consumption was high among the pregnant women. Our findings suggest introduction of policies and interventions that can help reduce alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Children and Youth Services Review - Out-of-home care and diagnosed mental and behavioral disorders among youth with and without prenatal substance exposure – A longitudinal register-based cohort study
The results suggest that interventions to support placement stability and favor family-type care could be beneficial in the promotion of mental health among children and youth entering OHC.
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AOGS - The association between caffeine and alcohol consumption and IVF/ICSI outcomes: A systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis
Women's alcohol consumption was associated with decreased pregnancy rate after IVF/ICSI treatment when weekly consumption was greater than 84 g. Men's alcohol consumption was associated with decreased live birth rate after IVF/ICSI treatment when weekly consumption was greater than 84 g.
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Journal of Addiction Medicine - Patterns of Substance Use During Early Pregnancy and Associations With Behavioral Health Characteristics
Results highlight the importance of screening and interventions for all types of substance use during early pregnancy and suggest a particularly high need to prioritize targeting early interventions to pregnant and reproductive age individuals with polysubstance use.
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - The association of smoking, use of snuff, and preconception alcohol consumption with spontaneous abortion: A population-based cohort study
Smoking and use of snuff were associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion. The AUDIT scores preceding pregnancy were not associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion, which contradicts the results from previous studies.
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Handbook of Substance Misuse and Addictions - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Maternal alcohol consumption can lead to a pattern of neurological, behavioral, and physical disabilities, termed fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the most severe form of FASD, is considered the leading preventable mental disability in Canada and the United States.
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Critical Public Health - From self- to other- surveillance: a critical commentary on the English policy framework for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
England now has a policy framework for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This proposes a suite of healthcare interventions, some of which attend to assessment and support for those who may be diagnosed with the disorder.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Wuppertaler Rundschau (Germany) - Wenn Alkohol Ungeborene krank macht
Rund 1,5 Prozent der in Deutschland geborenen Babys sind aufgrund des Alkoholkonsums der Mutter während der Schwangerschaft lebenslang auf Hilfen angewiesen.
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WP parenting (Poland) - Po cichu wyniszcza serce, płuca, wątrobę, kości. "To najczęstsza przyczyna niepełnosprawności intelektualnej"
Naukowcy mówią wprost - nawet małe dawki alkoholu spożytego w ciąży narażają płód na zaburzenia, które mogą ujawnić się dopiero po latach.
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Kehitysvammaliitto (Finland) - HELMIS – NORGE EUFASD 2022, OSA 2
EUFASD fiilikset. Tosiaan ekana päivänä tunnin sisään multa pääsi jo itku. Mulle jäi erityisesti mieleen muutamat lääkärit ja Sylvia Roozen on yks niistä, jonka aikana tunteet tuli pintaan.
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AIDEFAD (Italy) - FASD: una sindrome che ogni pediatra e NPI deve conoscere
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a Fondazione Mariani organizza il Workshop – FAD sincrona “Le 8 sindromi che ogni pediatra e ogni NPI deve conoscere”.
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DUODECIM (Finland) - Alkoholin aiheuttamien sikiövaurioiden ja niiden seurauksien ehkäisy
Alkoholin aiheuttamat sikiövauriot (fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, FASD) ovat yleisin periaatteessa ehkäistävissä oleva kehityksellinen häiriö. FASD:n diagnosointia, hoitoa ja kuntoutuspolkua ei ole kehitetty ja resursoitu kuten muiden kehityshäiriöiden, mikä altistaa nämä lapset lisäongelmille.
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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Alcohol News - 42/2022

The Guardian (Australia) - Alcohol-induced deaths in Australia at their highest in 10 years
Alcohol-induced deaths are at their highest rate in 10 years, driven by conditions that can be caused by long-term drinking such as late-stage liver disease, neurodegenerative diseases and heart failure.
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Korea Herald (South Korea) - Deaths from excessive alcohol use surged during pandemic in Korea
The number of people who died in South Korea as a result of alcohol addiction surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with solitary deaths accounting for half of that figure, a survey showed Thursday.
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SciTechDaily - Even Low Doses of Alcohol Cause Changes in Brain Circuitry
According to a recent rodent study, even tiny amounts of alcohol may cause epigenomic and transcriptomic changes in brain circuitry in a region that is essential for the development of addiction.
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Eurosport - QATAR ORGANISERS DISCUSS SECURITY AND ALCOHOL CONCERNS AT W.C BRIEFING
Qatar World Cup organisers discussed security plans and the availability of alcoholic drinks during a news conference in Doha on Monday, with just over a month to go until the start of the tournament.
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Business Tech (South Africa) - New alcohol laws for South Africa are coming
Information about alcohol abuse gathered during the Covid lockdown may prompt further changes to the Liquor Amendment Bill, says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The Bill has been on hold since 2018.
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The Brussels Times (Belgium) - Over one in five drivers in Brussels find ways to avoid alcohol checks
Drivers in Belgium are increasingly using a variety of tactics to avoid police alcohol checks, with the number having doubled compared to four years ago, but according to a new Vias survey, nowhere is this done as much as in Brussels.
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CBC (Canada) - Mi'kmaw elder wants more funding for fetal alcohol syndrome treatment in First Nations
A service model that supports youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is making a positive difference in First Nations communities, but more resources are needed to make access to it more equitable, says a Mi'kmaw elder.
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Tribune India - Not just tobacco, alcohol too top driver of oral cancer: New research
A group of international experts convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), in the first evaluation of oral cancer prevention strategies worldwide, has found that tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption were the main drivers of oral cancer in most countries but the use of smokeless tobacco and chewing of areca nut products were the top causes of oral cancer in many countries, mainly in South and Southeast Asia.
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Helsinki Times (Finland) - Finnish Customs and Tax Administration step up control of webshop-bought alcohol
FINNISH CUSTOMS and the Finnish Tax Administration on Wednesday announced they are stepping up the enforcement of rules governing the purchases of alcoholic beverages from webshops located outside Finland as of November.
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Irish News (Ireland) - More than 300 deaths related to alcohol in north last year
THERE have been more than 300 deaths in Northern Ireland related to alcohol last year, new figures show. It marks the joint highest rate on record.
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HealthMatch - Why Alcohol Is A Bigger Cancer Risk Than Most Of Us Realize
According to The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which was set up by the WHO, it’s estimated that a minimum of 1 in 25 cases of global cancer is a result of alcohol consumption.
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Voxy (New Zealand) - Council supports tighter restrictions on bottle stores in the Waikato district
Waikato District Council is supporting tighter restrictions on bottle stores, to help reduce alcohol related harm in its communities.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Ministers urged to direct schools not to use Drinkaware education programmes
The Health and Education Ministers have been called on to direct schools against using Drinkaware education programmes, after it wrote directly to school principals dismissing recent media coverage of the programmes as “disinformation”.
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World Cancer Research Fund International - Alcohol and cancer: our new global policy priority
At the World Cancer Congress 2022, we shared our experiences of working in international alcohol policy with the global cancer community. Executive Director of Science and Public Affairs Kate Allen and Head of Policy and Public Affairs Kate Oldridge-Turner look at the challenges and opportunities for us to contribute to global efforts to reduce alcohol consumption.
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FARE Australia (Australia) - FARE’s response to report showing alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rate in 10 years
Today, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest available data on the Causes of Death in Australia. Alcohol-induced deaths increased by 5.8 per cent in 2021, bringing deaths from causes such as liver cirrhosis and alcohol poisoning to their highest level in a decade.
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RUV (Iceland) - ÁTVR: Not to make a profit, but to keep alcohol prices high
The state's alcohol and tobacco store has appealed the Reykjavík District Court's ruling that the margin system, which the agency uses to determine product selection in stores, is illegal, writes RUV.
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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Alcohol News - 41/2022

Helsinki Times (Finland) - Tax Administration’s and Customs’ intensified control of webstore alcohol
Delivery of alcoholic beverages from international webstores causes a tax gap reaching tens of millions of euros. Starting November, the Tax Administration and Customs intensify their rule enforcement concerning purchases of alcohol at webstores in order to make sure that all excise duties are collected.
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Dutch News (Netherlands) - Government ditches ‘disappointing’ talks on cutting alcohol abuse
The government has ended talks with the drinks industry on tackling alcohol abuse, saying little has been done to protect public health over the past few years.
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The Brussels Times - Weight gain from alcohol more complex than the 'beer belly'
The term “beer belly” has always suggested that drinking lots of beer will make you fat. While alcohol does generally contain a lot of calories and can lead to fat reserves being stored in the body if the drinker has a sedentary lifestyle, the real reason is a lot more complicated than simply saying that beer makes you gain weight.
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Hindustan Times (China) - China to ban alcohol? Xi Jinping could for government officials: Report
China Xi Jinping: The alcohol ban which could be imposed by China's president Xi Jinping could also apply to individuals beyond their working hours, the report said.
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News Medical - Adolescent alcohol misuse may indirectly influence long-term physical health and life satisfaction
Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Independent Australia - Children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder need more help
Because of ignorance, diagnosis and treatment of children with FASD are delayed — even though early intervention is of utmost importance for children with associated problems, writes Joan McColl.
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Leicester News (UK) - Strategy launched to tackle alcohol-related härm
A WIDE-ranging strategy has been launched setting out ways to try to reduce harmful drinking in Leicester.
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Stuff (New Zealand) - Why we want to see an end to alcohol sponsorship
In late September, E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services travelled to Pōneke to tautoko (support) Hāpai Te Hauora and Alcohol Healthwatch in the presentation of the Pass the Bill petition.
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Khmer Times (Cambodia) - Ministry pitches for no alcohol ad at sport events
The Ministry of Education wants the law to ban alcohol advertising in sports events and venues to be enacted as soon as possible to prevent the use of alcohol that affect children and youth.
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The Reykjavik Grapevine (Iceland) - Alcohol Consumption In Iceland Has Increased
Alcohol consumption in Iceland, measured between 1980 and 2020, increased from three liters to six liters per person aged 15 and over, reports Fréttablaðið.
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Dentistry.co.uk - Nursing Matters – opening up conversations about alcohol Intake
In light of ‘Sober October’, Gemma Forsythe discusses the importance of opening up conversations about alcohol consumption.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Half of Irish adults report using alcohol to cope
Over half of Irish adults are using alcohol to cope, according to a new report on the public's drinking behaviour.
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NordAN (Norway) - Norwegians alleviate mental health problems with alcohol
1 in 5 have used alcohol because they have been depressed, stressed or to alleviate personal problems.
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Sunday, October 9, 2022

FASD News - 40/2022

FASD Hub Scotland - Download 'You Are My Song' - FASD Month
Donate to receive an email link to download 'You Are My Song' featuring Darren Day and the FASD Choir (Minimum donation £1 of which £0.69 is the download price, all other sums directly support our FASD work).
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The song will also be performed live by Darren Day and the FASD Choir at Wembley Arena in March 2023 as part of the Voice In A Million concerts.
If you would like to take part in the Wembley performance of the song you can register here
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The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland - Considering Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Helen Gilpin is a Queen’s Nurse and Nurse Specialist for Looked After and Accommodated Children and Young People in NHS Highland. Learning about FASD has changed the way she approaches her initial consultations with children and young people and has allowed her to explore new treatment options for those she cares for.
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The Conversation - Why suicide prevention support is crucial for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people prenatally exposed to alcohol. New research is backing concerns raised by the FASD community about the high rates of suicidality among people with FASD.
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The Crime Report - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Justice System
The link between Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and criminal behavior is rarely acknowledged as a mitigating factor in U.S. jurisprudence, says a New York Law School Legal Studies Research Paper.
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Stuff (New Zealand) - Stuff Circuit's Disordered investigation wins global award
Stuff Circuit has taken out an international media award for its investigation into the epidemic of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
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Love What Matters - ‘If you want them you need to move.’: Mom shares sudden adoption of foster siblings with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
“I taped it on my door frame to remember to pray. The article spoke of the atrocities that were happening in the First Republic of the Congo Civil War, which was when the Ninja and Cobra militias fought against the President’s Cocoye militia. I read how the pregnant women’s babies were cut out and left to die and how women and children were being crucified.
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Stuff.co.nz (New Zealand) - Schools, early childhood centres 'failing disabled learners', Education Review Office says
The families of many disabled learners are being actively discouraged from enrolling their children at early childhood services and schools, according to two Education Review Office (ERO) reports released on Wednesday.
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Oxygen (USA) - Neuropsychologist Testified Nikolas Cruz Likely Faked Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Symptoms
Prosecutors presented evidence that Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz's supposed symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome were incompatible with the speed at which he committed the massacre.
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Girls, Women, Alcohol, and Pregnancy - Actionable research! Reflecting on 5 years of FASD prevention research
Last month, the Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) released a special collection of articles about FASD prevention, diagnosis, intervention and support.
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BBC (UK) - Devon woman in film tackling alcoholism while pregnant
A Devon woman's story features in a new film created to highlight the dangers of alcohol abuse during pregnancy.
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University of Salford (UK) - Assessing the Prevalence of FASD
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome was first discovered in the 70’s, and given the high risk of drinking alcohol in pregnancy, it has received surprisingly little attention so far.
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Our Sacred Breath - FASD: A TALE TOLD IN 9 TS
September has been a busy month as advocates, individuals, caregivers, organizations and professionals came together to raise the profile of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY (Canada) - The importance of bonding and building on strengths and abilities in FASD families
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. FASDs have lifelong effects, including problems with behaviour and learning as well as physical problems.
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Illuminate Colorado (USA) - Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead– Being FASD Aware is a Year-Round Endeavor
At the beginning of September, we called on you to Show Your Respect This FASD Awareness Month. As the month comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all of the efforts that were made to spread awareness this month and look ahead to all that is still needed to work toward prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and appropriate support for individuals and families in Colorado who are impacted.
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CanFASD Blog (Canada) - What Happened During FASD Awareness Month 2022
FASD Awareness Month is almost over! Our theme this year was building strengths and abilities. The goal was to recognize and celebrate the strengths and abilities of individuals with FASD and this community. Here is a roundup of what happened for FASD awareness during the month of September!
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VIDEOS and RESOURCES
PAHO TV - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): Community approaches for prevention and care
Recording of the webinar “Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): Community approaches for prevention and care” organized on September 8, 2022 by PAHO and the WHO Office in Europe, in which the role of the community was addressed in the prevention and care of people with fetal disorders caused by alcohol.
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FASD Hub Australia - Role of Men in FASD
When it comes to FASD prevention, awareness and management, men play a vital role. Whether as partners supporting an alcohol-free pregnancy, or as fathers raising children with FASD, mentors to young people, or peers and role models, men are important in many arenas.
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FASDHub Scotland - FASD: What do I need to know? A webinar for prospective adopters
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Voice in a Million - ‘You Are My Song’ featuring musical theatre star Darren Day & the FASD Choir
You Are My Song, which JHM was commissioned to write and produce for a charity campaign, is aimed at raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - How Schools Can Begin to Develop a Response to FASD, with Deb Evensen, MA
FASD in the Classroom by FASD Network of Northern California
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD United Policy & Training Center: September 2022 Virtual Forum
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FASDHub Scotland - FASD Hub Webinar with Morag Burns, Speech and Language Therapist
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD & Mental Health, with Dan Dobovsky, MSW
FASD in the Classroom by FASD Network of Northern California
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Alcohol Awareness - ZERO ALCOHOL DURING PREGNANCY
Since 2016, on the occasion of World FAS Awareness Day on September 9, the CRAG, carried by the COREADD Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in partnership with the RPNA launches a prevention campaign “Zero alcohol during pregnancy” in September.
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In the Cut Global - CUT TALK PODCAST | EP. 34 - ADD or FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders w/ Patti Kasper
Patti is committed improving children's lives by providing practical tools to parents and professionals who care for children with brain-based differences, whose behaviors are reflective of brain changes that resulted from exposure to prenatal toxins and/or from trauma, AND reflective of the poor fit between their cognitive abilities and the world's expectations of them.
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JumpStartPsychology 1 - Understanding why kids with FASD can go from 0 to 100 and strategies to manage this
Ever wondered why our kids with FASD seems to go from 0 to 100 seemingly out of nowhere? Discover the brain based reasons why this can happen and what you can do about it!
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National FASD - What Have You Learned From People With FASD?
Our Director of Innovation, Jo Buckard, asked other attendees at the EU FASD conference in Norway what they had learned from people with FASD. Here's what they had to say!
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PLEXUS FASD - The word PLEXUS means an intricate network. Those with FASD, their caregivers, service providers and community members all make up this network of people who create space for individuals of all ages and their families. PLEXUS can help access FASD informed services and supports.
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Fasd Success Show - #126 Ask Me Anything about FASD with Jeff Noble ROUND 2
The first AMA episode (#112) was so successful I am back with brand new questions, submitted by caregivers, for Round 2 of the Q and Ehs!
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FASD Hope - 156 - It’s Our Two Year Podversary! With Guest Host Jennifer Wisdahl
FASD Hope Podcast is celebrating it's 2 year anniversary ( aka "Podversary")! FASD Hope launched on October 1, 2020. We are airing this milestone episode (a day early) on Friday, September 30th - International Podcasting Day.
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Emory MSACD - MSACD FASD Webinar Series Part -4 | Molly Millians, D.Ed
This webinar will discuss the impact of PAE on learning, academic, and school functioning.  It will review the need to view individual learning profiles to determine how to support children's learning and interactions across school settings.
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RESEARCH
The Child Health Interdisciplinary Literature and Discovery Journal - Short and Long Term Impacts and Implications of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders on Cognitive Development in Childhood
Fetal alcohol syndrome disorders (FASD) represent a collection of disorders with which a child is born, due to maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.
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The Child Health Interdisciplinary Literature and Discovery Journal - The Need for Educational Reform Concerning the Paternal Role in FASD Pathogenesis
FASD is a preventable disorder: prophylactic measures such as increasing the information and educational resources to reach a larger population could greatly reduce the risk and incidence of FASD.
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Pediatrics - Psychotropic Medication Utilization Among Children Diagnosed With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
These results exemplify the complexity of the neurobehavioral profile of children with FASD and the challenge of treatment. Future studies may determine how supportive services for these children will affect psychotropic medication use.
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Edmonton and Area Fetal Alcohol Network - FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER: THE IMPORTANCE OF ADOPTING A STANDARD DEFINITION IN CANADA
Our standard definition of FASD provides an opportunity to ensure consistency in language, increase awareness of FASD, promote dignity, and reduce stigma upon people with FASD and their families.
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Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology - Combining neuroanatomical features to support diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Our results suggest that adding an explicit composite neuroanatomical–radiological criterion for FASD diagnosis may improve its specificity, especially in NS-FASD.
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Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Improving the Journey Before, During and After Diagnosis of a Neurodevelopmental Condition: Suggestions from a Sample of Australian Consumers and Professionals
The findings from this study provide a foundation for future work to improve the diagnostic journey for neurodevelopmental conditions through a collaborative effort between consumers, professionals, researchers and policy makers.
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Child Psychiatry & Human Development - Effectiveness of Psychotropic Medications in Children with Prenatal Alcohol and Drug Exposures: A Case Series and Model of Care
The goal of the current study is to report on the effectiveness of psychotropic medications in a case series of 16 individuals with prenatal alcohol/drug exposure and propose a model for psychiatric care for this population.
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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse - Prenatal alcohol exposure causes persistent microglial activation and age- and sex- specific effects on cognition and metabolic outcomes in an Alzheimer’s Disease mouse model
ALC animals showed age-related cognitive impairments that did not interact with AD risk but did correlate with metabolic dysfunction and somewhat with microglial activation. Thus, metabolic disorders may be a therapeutic target for people with FASDs.
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Life - Phosphatidylethanol in Maternal or Neonatal Blood to Detect Alcohol Exposure during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
PEth is a promising marker for monitoring alcohol use in pregnancy; however, at the present time, its use is still limited mainly by the absence of a globally agreed interpretative cut-off, the paucity of data regarding its specificity/sensitivity, and the lack of standardization on the diagnostic efficiency of the different isoforms.
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Women's Health - Complementary therapies in substance use recovery with pregnant women and girls
This study provides novel evidence on the potential impacts of CTs in substance use treatment for pregnant women and girls, and important contextual factors to consider when implementing these approaches.
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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Perception of safety and consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy
Pregnant women who considered various alcoholic beverages safe in pregnancy were significantly more likely to consume them during pregnancy. Healthcare providers should assess women’s perception of the safety of different alcoholic beverages and offer counselling to discourage their consumption during pregnancy.
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Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - At a Juncture: Exploring Patterns and Trends in FASD Prevention Research from 2015 – 2021 Using the Four-Part Model of Prevention
Through our generated deductive themes, this review synthesized the findings and demonstrated how the work on FASD prevention has been amplified in recent years and how efforts to support women and children’s health are complex and interconnected. The findings highlight opportunities for prevention through research and evidence-informed policy and practice.
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Critical Public Health - From self- to other- surveillance: a critical commentary on the English policy framework for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
England now has a policy framework for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This proposes a suite of healthcare interventions, some of which attend to assessment and support for those who may be diagnosed with the disorder.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Kehitysvammaliitto (Finland) - HELMIS – NORGE EUFASD 2022
Hallo og hilsen fra Norge! Mun matka lähti tosiaan Helsinki-Vantaan lentokentältä kohti Norjaa. Tarkemmin siis Arendalin kaupunkiin, joka on pääkaupunki Oslosta noin 250 km etelään. Tai olisko ennemmin lounaaseen päin. Mun maantieto oli jo peruskoulussa ihan surkeeta, joten pahottelut mun ilmansuunta taidoista.
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Theseus (Finland) - Äidin raskaudenaikaisen päihteiden käytön vaikutukset lapseen
Opinnäytetyön tarkoituksena on kuvata kuvailevan kirjallisuuskatsauksen avulla äidin raskaudenaikaisen päihteiden käytön fyysisiä ja psyykkisiä vaikutuksia lapseen.
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Chaos im Kopf Podcast (Germany) - FASD Kleinstgruppe mit persönlichem Budget (C44) - Chaos im Kopf - Dein FASD Podcast
Mein Interviewgast in dieser Folge ist Kristian Korn. Er ist Mitarbeiter in einer Kleinstgruppe für Menschen mit FASD und hat auch deren Gründung begleitet.
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AIDEFAD (Italy) - 6a Conferenza Europea sulla FASD
Dopo il rinvio causato dall’emergenza epidemiologica da COVID 19, quest’anno si è finalmente svolta in presenza la 6a Conferenza Europea sulla FASD (EUFASD 2022).
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PFLEGEKINDERRECHT-BLOG (Germany) - Gründung eines FASD Bundesverbandes
Die Fetale Alkoholspektrum-Störung (FASD) ist die häufigste angeborene Behinderung. Sie wird ausschließlich durch Alkoholkonsum in der Schwangerschaft verursacht und ist die einzige vermeidbare Behinderung.
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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Alcohol News - 40/2022

DW (India) - Why alcohol consumption is on the rise in India
As Indians make more money, they spend more on branded liquors, a study shows, but illicit alcohol remains a profitable trade.
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STV News (Scotland) - 'Country in collective denial over harmful effects of alcohol'
Alcohol is a “part of the fabric of daily life in Scotland”, a group campaigning for more stringent laws on advertising has claimed.
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SBS (Australia) - How you can help a loved one suffering from alcohol dependence
Alcohol is an intrinsic part of Australian culture and plays a central role in many people’s social lives. People with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and possibly others.
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Food Dive (USA) - Consumer groups sue for nutritional labeling on alcoholic beverages
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumers League sued the U.S. Treasury Department this week to force a comprehensive labeling requirement for all alcoholic beverages.
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Sunday World (Ireland) - Mental health in Ireland ‘critically low’ as half of adults turn to alcohol to cope
Many Irish people are struggling with their mental health and turning to alcohol to cope, a new survey has revealed.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Alcohol industry body offering teachers training about drinking despite health department advice
Secondary school teachers are being offered training in how to lead classroom lessons about alcohol by Drinkaware Ireland, an organisation that is funded by the alcohol industry, distilleries, and breweries.
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Irish Examiner (Ireland) - Irish Examiner view: We need to stand up to the alcohol Industry
From time to time one sees online reproductions of old — very old — tobacco advertisements in which smiling, white-coated doctors recommend particular brands of cigarette as being less irritating than their competitors.
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Public Health Research and Practice (Australia) - New research finds restricting alcohol trading hours substantially reduces violence
Restricting alcohol trading hours can substantially reduce rates of violence and relaxing trading hours has the opposite effect, according to the first systematic review of alcohol trading hours and violence in more than five years.
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Bernews (Bermuda) - Ministry Releases Report On Drug & Alcohol Use
The annual Bermuda Drug Information Network [BerDIN] Report, which provides data on the extent and pattern of drug use in Bermuda, is available online for the public to review.
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Madison Avenue Cardiovascular - New Study: Link Between Increased Alcohol Consumption& Cancer Risk
Findings  In a new study of over 4 million adults in Korea, those who increased their alcohol consumption had a higher risk for alcohol-related cancers and all cancers compared with those who had sustained levels of drinking, whereas those who reduced their alcohol consumption had a lower risk.
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Alcohol Awareness - LIVER CANCER AND ALCOHOL
Many may associate poor liver health with increased alcohol consumption, but does that mean that drinking alcohol causes liver cancer? Rutgers Cancer Institute’s Dr. Mariam Eskander discusses the relationship between alcohol abuse and liver cancer.
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Meirowitz & Wasserberg (USA) - Drunk Driving vs. Drowsy Driving vs. Distracted Driving
Just one drink of alcohol can be enough to slow a driver’s reaction time and reduce muscle coordination, easily resulting in fatal crashes. Most states have established a legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) as low as 0.08. However, fatal accidents can happen with a BAC as low as 0.01.
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