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Friday, September 27, 2024

Alcohol News - 39/2024

NordAN (Greenland) - Shaping Greenland's future through a comprehensive alcohol policy
The ongoing process of shaping a new alcohol policy for Greenland is a significant step toward addressing the profound societal challenges linked to alcohol consumption.
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Euronews.com - Over half of heavy drinkers would change their habits if alcohol had calorie labels
Some 54 per cent of heavier drinkers said in a survey that they would make changes to their drinking habits if calorie labels were introduced.
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EL PAÍS English (Ireland) - Lessons from Ireland, the first country to put health warnings on alcohol: ‘Many people drink without being aware of the risk’
Ireland will be the first country in the world to provide labeling that clearly links alcohol consumption to cancer. To be introduced in 2026, it is being viewed as a “promising” measure that will reduce consumption and encourage other European countries to follow suit, according to experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) in a recent report.
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MedicalNewsToday - Alcohol plays key role in cancer risk, new expert report warns
According to the 2024 edition of the American Association for Cancer Research’s Cancer Progress Report, advances in cancer research and treatment have helped decrease the age-adjusted overall cancer death rate in the United States by 33% between 1991 and 2021.
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Medical Xpress (Australia) - Australian research reveals one in six children harmed by alcohol
New research undertaken by La Trobe University's Centre for Alcohol Policy Research shows one in six children (17.1%) have experienced harm from the alcohol use of adults around them, with two-thirds of harm being attributed to an adult in their home.
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RNZ (New Zealand) - Up to one in 20 New Zealanders have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder – advocate
Every classroom in the country probably has at least one child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - but the vast majority are not getting any support, advocates say.
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The Irish News (Northern Ireland) - Calls for minimum unit pricing amid growing number of alcohol-related illnesses and deaths in Northern Ireland
There are calls for minimum unit pricing (MUP) to be introduced in Northern Ireland amid an increasing number of alcohol-related illnesses and deaths.
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CNN - Some experts are calling for age restrictions on the sale of nonalcoholic drinks. Here’s why
They won’t get you buzzed, but some experts say low-alcohol and alcohol-free beers and mocktails shouldn’t be sold to minors, and they’re calling for laws that curb underage sales to kids and teens.
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IAS Blog (UK) - Reducing Alcohol Harm – a blueprint for urgent national action
For far too long, the harm caused by alcohol has been soaring, yet efforts to address it have been hampered by a reluctance to take action at a national level. Alcohol can sometimes feel like someone else’s problem, not one that affects us directly.
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IAS Blog - Alcohol and Homicide: A Sobering Look at Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean
The urgency for studying Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is underscored by its alarmingly high violence rates, which surpass other world regions.
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DGMT (South Africa) - Alcohol adverts normalise binge drinking, and under-regulation allows widespread access
In August 2024, the Western Cape Division of the High Court confirmed that the Kannaland Municipality had failed to protect public health and safety when it granted liquor stores, restaurants, bars and the like permission to sell alcohol into the early hours of the morning.
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Alcohol Action Ireland (Ireland) - Fallout from extending opening hours will be felt across towns and cities of Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland (AAI) has expressed deep concern that legislation to allow pubs and nightclubs to extend their opening hours is expected to be brought to government in October, as confirmed by Taoiseach Simon Harris.
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NIH (USA) - Sober-curious young Americans may be changing the conversation around alcohol
According to data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 68% of adults ages 21 and older in the United States drink alcohol. At the same time, researchers believe that the recent “sober-curious” movement may be encouraging some people to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol and the impact that drinking can have on their health.
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NordAN (Norway) - Norway: It will now hurt to advertise alcohol on social media
On September 13, a penalty fee for violations of the Alcohol Act was adopted by the government, Actis writes.
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Friday, September 20, 2024

Alcohol News / 38/2024

University of Colorado - A Sharper Focus on Increased Cancer Risks from Drinking Alcohol
When we hear about health impacts from drinking alcohol, often the conversation focuses on things like deaths or injuries from crashes, risk to a fetus during pregnancy, and liver and heart disease. But alcohol use also increases the risk of several types of cancer – a reality that isn’t as well known by the public.
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The Conversation - People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face a heightened risk of homelessness
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. A systematic failure to provide decent and affordable housing means far too many people are ending up homeless. Rigid and unresponsive policies perpetuate adversity and fuel stigma that places blame on the individual.
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The New York Times - Deep Links Between Alcohol and Cancer Are Described in New Report
Adults under age 50 have been developing breast cancer and colorectal cancer at increasingly higher rates over the last few decades, and alcohol use may be one factor driving the trend, according to a scientific report published on Wednesday.
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The Conversation - How perpetrators of domestic violence use drugs and alcohol to control their victims
At least three decades of research on the intersection of substance use with domestic and family violence consistently shows the frequency, severity and impact of violence increases in the context of the perpetrator using alcohol and other drugs.
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Medical Xpress - Half of heavier drinkers say calorie labels on alcohol would lead to a change in their drinking habits
Just over half of heavier drinkers in England say they would make changes to their drinking if calorie labels for alcohol were introduced, according to a new study by UCL researchers.
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MedicalNewsToday - Dementia risk rises with any amount of alcohol use, new study suggests
There is no level of alcohol consumption that is not associated with a higher risk of dementia, suggests a new study, contrary to previous findings.
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YLE (Finland) - Government tensions rise over loosening of Finland's alcohol laws
A leading Christian Democrat MP has said that strong wines will not be sold in supermarkets as long as her party is in the governing coalition.
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Catalan News (Spain) - Spain wants to lower blood alcohol limit for all drivers
Spain's Interior Ministry, responsible for public security and internal affairs in Spain, is looking to lower the allowable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for all drivers.
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Iceland Review (Iceland) - Minister Criticises Hagkaup’s Move into Alcohol Market
Yesterday, the grocery store Hagkaup began selling alcohol online for in-store pickup. The Minister of Finance has expressed concern about the possible implications of this decision on the youth and pointed to legal uncertainties surrounding alcohol sales, RÚV reports.
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BBC (UK) - Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
A sobering discovery has led to Cambridge University academics calling on the government to stop serving beer in pints to reduce Britain’s alcohol intake.
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IAS Blog - Can alcohol control policies reduce family and domestic violence?
Family and domestic violence accounts for nearly half of all assaults in Australia. In New South Wales, the most populous state in Australia, reported rates of family and domestic violence have steadily increased since 2019.
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WCRF – Policy Position: Alcohol and cancer risk
Our new policy position on alcohol recommends: fiscal and pricing policies; restricting availability; mandatory health warning labels; marketing restrictions; and updated national guidance.
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NordAN (Denmark) - New study: Supermarkets tempt shoppers with alcohol while grocery shopping
On average, you encounter alcohol nine times during a trip through the supermarket. The Danish Cancer Society calls for stricter regulation.
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ERR News (Estonia) - Thousands of drunk drivers pass a special program instead of going to jail in Estonia
Instead of going to prison, 4,500 individuals caught driving under the influence in Estonia have participated in a special program where they are subject to medical monitoring and must avoid reoffending.
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Alcohol Awareness (Norway) - Are you on the same page with your teenager?
Av-og-til, a Norwegian organization dedicated to preventing alcohol-related harm, has launched a campaign to encourage parents to have open and honest conversations with their teenagers about alcohol.
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Sunday, September 15, 2024

FASD News - 37/2024

Canada.ca (Canada) - Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – FASD Awareness Day
Today, we come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects individuals and families across Canada in far-reaching ways. This date, the nineth day of the nineth month, honours the nine months of pregnancy.
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BBC (UK) - 'Nobody asked me about alcohol when I was pregnant'
There are calls for more awareness education and support into those with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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Netwerk24 (South Africa) - Collaborating on FASD
September marks Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, and South Africa faces a significant challenge with the condition, one that is 100% preventable yet alarmingly prevalent in this country.
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BBC (UK) - Baby vests protest over foetal alcohol disorder
Baby vests have been hung on a bridge by a charity which says the NHS is failing to take enough action to prevent foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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CBC (Canada) - 'Everyone plays a part': Yukon organizations gather in support of FASD awareness day
People gathered in Whitehorse's Shipyards Park on Monday to mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness day.
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NZ Herald (New Zealand) - ‘No safe amount’: Push for more Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness
In New Zealand, there is ongoing concern about the lack of awareness of the harm caused by drinking whilst pregnant and children with FASD not getting support in schools.
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The Press (New Zealand) - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: the ‘hidden’ disability
Megan* had no idea what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) was until a doctor told her her foster son had it. That was just before he diagnosed the boy with something else.
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National Indigenous Times (Australia) - Peak body calls for better access to foetal alcohol spectrum disorder intervention in the Top End
The peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory has raised concerns regarding the lack of screening and early intervention for children and young people suffering from Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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Movendi - Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions
Of all the behavioral choices people make in conjunction with pregnancy, none are of greater importance to the child’s future health and development than the ones people make in relation to alcohol.
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Lifeline - Living With FASD
According to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Consultation Education and Training Services (FASCETS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum can be described most simply as “an invisible brain-based physical condition with behavioral symptoms.”
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Tay Township (Canada) - Proclamation: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day - September 9, 2024
WHEREAS there is no safe amount, no safe time, or no safe kind of alcohol that a pregnant individual can drink during pregnancy
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FARE (Australia) - Australian landmarks go red to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Major landmarks across the country will go red this September to mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, encouraging conversations about FASD and the importance of supporting alcohol-free pregnancies.
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CanFASD - “How can you tell if someone has FASD?” and other FAQs
In this blog, we are debunking the myths and answering the most common questions people ask about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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NordAN - FASD in the Nordic countries: A present concern for children’s health
In the Nordic countries, FASD remains a significant concern, affecting thousands of children each year. While the statistics vary by country, the message is clear: prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to irreversible damage, and awareness must be raised to prevent new cases.
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VIDEOS and MATERIALS
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare - FASD Testimonial - Deb's Story
Hear from Deb, a client of HDGH's Regional Children's Centre's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) program, as she shares about her family's journey.
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City of Sault Ste. Marie - FASD Awareness Month
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National FASD - 2024 FASD Day - 660 baby vests highlight the number with FASD born in a year in Greater Manchester
On the 9th of September 2024, International FASD Awareness Day, National FASD joined with members of the Greater Manchester FASD Network, FASD Greater Manchester, NHS Greater Manchester, the University of Salford, Manchester Council, Drymester and more to hang 660 baby vests across the footbridge in Media City, Salford.
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United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL) - ToxTime: Be Part of The Team - Identify and Assess for FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are not rare. In fact, they are more prevalent than either autism or Down Syndrome, but they are rarely diagnosed, denying services to those who need them to address immediate developmental concerns and mitigate lifelong damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Beyond 6 Seconds - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - with Patti Kasper
Patti’s approach to coaching and training draws on her personal experience with FASD, her degrees in social work and psychology, as well as her training as a Certified Facilitator of FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model.
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FASD Awareness - Celebrating FASD Advocates in 2024- FASD Webinar #29
In this live webinar, our host Andrew Keeping (CEO of FASD Awareness), interviews some amazing individuals living with FASD, celebrating their achievements and hearing more about their aspirations and future plans.
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FASD Hub Australia - The role of Social Workers in supporting children and families towards and beyond a FASD diagnoosis
In this webinar you will hear from paediatrician and researcher Professor Elizabeth Elliott, Dr Kerryn Bagley, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Policy at La Trobe University and Julia Perl, Senior Social Worker at the CICADA FASD Service in Sydney.
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Living Local Network - Signs and Symptoms of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)
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Patricia Kasper, Your FASD Coach - International FASD Awareness Day Celebration with Jenn Wisdhal and Rebecca Tillou
In this special Living episode with FASD, host Patti Kasper celebrates International FASD Awareness Day with two distinguished guests, Rebecca Tillou and Jenn Wisdahl.
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CMSU Behavioral Health - FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Webinar
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD United Monthly Policy Forum - July 2024
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FASD United (formerly NOFAS) - FASD United Monthly Policy Forum - August 2024
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FASD Hub Scotland and FASD Hub UK - FASD Hub Webinar: Nate Sheets
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Saskatchewan Prevention Institute - Assessment and Support of Preschoolers with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Learning Objectives: Outline the basic definition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and recognize how prenatal alcohol exposure may impact the developing brain…
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fasdNL - Part 3 - Pregnancy, Alcohol & FASD - Alcohol & Safer Sex Video Series
This is the third video in our 3-part Alcohol and Safer Sex Video Series! This series is designed for students from grades 7-12 to teach them about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how alcohol affects pregnancy.
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Justice For Orphans - The Adoption & Foster Care Journey - Ep. 443 - FASD Change Maker, Maggie Mae
September is FASD Awareness Month and we’re kicking it off a special guest, Maggie May. Maggie is an adult born in Ireland with an FASD. She speaks internationally about the impact prenatal exposure to alcohol has had on her life.
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RESEARCH
IJPDS - Identifying substance misuse related foetal anomaly cases in routinely collected data
A novel method to identify SM-related foetal anomaly cases using routinely collected data in Wales is provided. The published code to identify mothers and children exposed to SM-related events can also be reused in future projects.
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Drinking even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy could alter fetal brain structure
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can affect fetal brain development, as seen in temporal brain asymmetry detected by fetal MRI.
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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - Integrated service delivery for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
This study may help to inform a roadmap for enhancing FASD service delivery and guiding FASD research and policy in Canada and beyond.
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Multidisciplinary Reviews - A lifespan perspective on fetal alcohol syndrome: Developmental challenges and outcomes
This disorder represents the intersection of complicated societal, community, family, and biological circumstances that increase the risk for intergenerational suffering, health disparity, and social injustice.
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Brain Communications - Subcortical volume in middle-aged adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Studies of youth and young adults with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) have most consistently reported reduced volumes of the corpus callosum, cerebellum and subcortical structures.
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University of Guelph - Guilty Pleas in Youth and Young Adults with and without Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Overall, findings highlight the importance of developmentally-informed plea practices for youth, and suggest young adults may require more support throughout this process than previously thought.
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Disabilities and Autism: Ethics and Practice - Ethical Considerations Arising in the Assessment, Treatment, and Support of Individuals and Families Living with FASD
This chapter discusses the ethical challenges associated with crafting effective and non-stigmatizing public health messaging about FASD, issues of mother-blame and the villainizing of women who consume alcohol in pregnancy, and an overview of some of the ethical considerations in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support of individuals and families living with FASD.
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Laurier - Exploring the Transition from Childhood to Adulthood for Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Previous research has demonstrated that adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) often lack support after reaching 18 years old because they are no longer eligible for the support they receive as children.
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Western University - Improving the Educational Experience of Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is recognized as one of the leading causes of developmental disability in the Western world (Flannigan et al., 2018). Its prevalence is estimated at 4% of the population.
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence - Administratively reported fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in commercially- and Medicaid-insured samples of children in the United States, 2015 – 2021
Although an underestimate of the true population of children with FASDs, patterns in administratively reported FASDs by demographics were consistent with previous studies.
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Substance Use & Addiction Journal - Answering a Call to Action: Reducing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Using a Healthcare Champion Model
Through the advocacy, education, and mission of these 6 health sectors in collaboration with national organizations and educational institutions, the evidence-based approach of alcohol SBI is being disseminated throughout the United States to reduce the harmful effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Paediatrics and Child Health - Drugs and alcohol in pregnancy: what a paediatrician needs to know, how to ask and why it matters
This article will explore the immediate and long-term impact of exposure to these substances in pregnancy and consider how to obtain an accurate history of exposure to drugs and alcohol in pregnancy as part of standard paediatric history taking.
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bioRxiv - Longitudinal mapping of cortical change during early adolescence associated with prenatal tobacco and/or alcohol exposure in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive DevelopmentSM Study
Cortical thickness (mm) and cortical surface area (mm2) measured approximately 2 years apart in early adolescence, across 68 bilateral cortical regions.
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IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Helsinkin Sanomat (Finland) - Näkymätön taakka
Violan äiti joi alkoholia raskausaikana. Vasta aikuisena Violalle selvisi, että hänellä on aivojen toimintahäiriö, arnd. Se ei näy ulospäin mutta vaikuttaa koko elämään. Moni suomalainen kärsii häiriöstä tietämättään.
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NTNU (Norway) - Søvnforstyrrelser, epilepsi, EEG-funn og klinisk funksjon hos norske barn med føtalt alkohol spektrumforstyrrelse (FASD)
Vi har utført en omfattende undersøkelse av barn og ungdom med diagnosen FASD som har vært til diagnostisering og utredning ved Regional Kompetansetjeneste – Medfødte Russkader (RK-MR) ved Sørlandet Sykehus HF.
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NACOA Deutschland (Germany) - FASD Aktionswoche: Lunchtime-Interview zu "Tim: Ein Leben mit dem Fetalen Alkoholsyndrom"
Das Baby sei eine "Mangelgeburt", hieß es, als Monika Reidegeld ihren gerade geborenen Adoptivsohn zum ersten Mal sah. Ein kleines, leichtes Kind, zu dem sie lange keine Beziehung aufbauen konnte.
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Chaos im Kopf Podcast - Dein FASD Podcast (Germany) - FASD Aktionswoche 2024
Vom 9. bis 16. September 2024 läuft die FASD Aktionswoche, und in dieser Episode erfährst du einiges über die geplanten Aktionen und Veranstaltungen. Freue dich auf exklusive O-Töne und spannende Events.
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Kehitysvammaliitto (Finland) - Jospa olisin tiennyt – kansainvälinen FASD-päivä 9.9.
Alkoholi on kaikkein merkittävin sikiön kehitystä uhkaava tekijä, johon odottava äiti voi itse vaikuttaa. Kaikista päihteistä juuri alkoholi aiheuttaa eniten sikiövaurioita. Vuosittain Suomessa syntyy karkean arvion mukaan 600-3000 alkoholille altistunutta lasta.
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Friday, September 13, 2024

Alcohol News - 37/2024

BBC (Scotland) - Scottish alcohol deaths at 15-year high
The number of people in Scotland whose death was caused by alcohol remains at a high level, with the largest number of deaths in 15 years.
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National Geographic - 8 things we’ve learned about how alcohol harms the body
Humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years—it’s part of our culture to raise a toast in celebration with friends or nurse a glass of wine or beer at the end of a long day.
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News-Medical - Study shows increased alcohol consumption directly raises dementia risk
In a recent study published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, researchers investigated whether raising the consumption of alcohol causes the risk of developing dementia to increase among individuals who currently drink.
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BBC Science Focus Magazine - Why it's time to change your relationship with alcohol (and how to do it)
More of us are thinking 'I should probably drink less.' But what is booze really doing to our bodies? Is abstinence as worthwhile as people say? And what's the best way to change, if not end, our relationship with alcohol?
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BBC - 'Nobody asked me about alcohol when I was pregnant'
There are calls for more awareness education and support into those with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
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Olive Press News Spain (Spain) - Spain studies MUCH stricter alcohol limits for drivers: This is the proposed maximum blood alcohol level
The Government said the National Road Safety Council has warned of ‘the need’ to lower alcohol limits for drivers.
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The Press (New Zealand) - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: the ‘hidden’ disability
Megan* had no idea what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) was until a doctor told her her foster son had it. That was just before he diagnosed the boy with something else.
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Alcohol Focus Scotland (Scotland) - Ongoing alcohol deaths crisis highlights need for a “radical step change” in Government’s response
1,277 people died in 2023 from causes solely attributable to alcohol, according to figures published today, Tuesday 10th September, by National Records for Scotland. This is a slight increase on the figures from 2022 (1,276).
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SHAAP (Scotland) - SHAAP calls for urgent action to deal with ongoing public health emergency as it is revealed 1,277 people suffered an alcohol-specific death in Scotland in 2023
The latest figures from National Records of Scotland, (NRS) show 1,277 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2023. This was one death more than the previous year, which was the highest number since 2008.
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Drymester (UK) - #FASDNotCommissioned report
On FASD Awareness Day 2024, National FASD released ‘Not Commissioned: Systemic confusion in NHS services for alcohol, pregnancy and FASD’, a biennial progress report on NICE Quality Standard 204 based on Freedom of Information requests.
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NordAN (Denmark) - Seven out of ten young people adhere to alcohol agreements with their parents
Although it can be challenging for parents to manage their teenagers' drinking habits, it's a good idea to get involved. A new survey confirms that agreements about alcohol work.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Swedish government modifies assignment to Socialstyrelsen on alcohol, drugs, and gambling policy
The Swedish government has announced modifications to Socialstyrelsen's (the National Board of Health and Welfare) mandate regarding its support for policies on alcohol, narcotics, doping, tobacco and nicotine, as well as gambling.
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NordAN - FASD in the Nordic countries: A present concern for children’s health
On September 9, the world marks International FASD Awareness Day, highlighting a preventable yet widespread public health issue — fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). In the Nordic countries, FASD remains a significant concern, affecting thousands of children each year.
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Finnish Government (Finland) - Rapporteur to explore allowing sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside Alko monopoly
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed Antti Neimala to carry out a study on the possibilities to allow sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside the Alko monopoly.
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Sverige Radio (Sweden) - Study: CEOs in Sweden drink more alcohol than average workers
A study shows that CEOs are the category in the workforce that drink most alcohol, three times as much as the categories that drink the least, such as primary school teachers and nurses.
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Friday, September 6, 2024

Alcohol News - 36/2024

World Health Organization (WHO) - Alcohol and cancer. Inspiring collaborations for the future
On 17 September 2024, WHO/Europe and the NCD Alliance will host a pivotal session, “Alcohol and cancer – inspiring collaborations for the future”, at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, Switzerland. The session will explore the critical link between alcohol and cancer, with a special focus on breast cancer.
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La Vanguardia (Spain) - Alcohol is the drug most consumed by Spanish students between 14 and 18 years old
Alcohol is a substance deeply rooted in our cultural habits and has significant weight in the economy of most Western countries, giving it a legal status and a much more favorable social perception than that received by other drugs.
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CBC (Canada) - More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores can sell alcohol next week
More than 4,000 convenience stores across Ontario have been licensed to sell alcohol as new liberalized rules are set to take effect next week.
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ScienceAlert - Drinking Alcohol May Impact Future Generations Before They're Conceived
Although researchers have long recognized that a father's alcohol abuse negatively affects his children's mental health and social development, it hasn't been clear if paternal drinking has any lasting biological effects on his offspring's physical health.
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The Guardian (UK) - UK MPs urged to give up freebies from tobacco, alcohol and junk food firms
MPs are being urged to stop accepting freebies to sports and cultural events from tobacco, alcohol and junk food firms because their products cause so much illness and death.
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The Telegraph (UK) - Pub bosses warned to expect minimum alcohol pricing
Pub bosses have been warned ministers could bring in minimum alcohol pricing as part of the Government’s public health drive, sources have told The Telegraph
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ABS-CBN News (Philippines) - Health advocates call for increase in taxes of alcoholic beverages to reduce consumption
Health advocates are urging the government to pass a measure that will increase the excise taxes of alcoholic beverages, in a bid to discourage the public from drinking and, in effect, protect them from the dangers of the vice.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia) - Alcohol-fuelled violence rates drop in WA towns with liquor restrictions
Six weeks after alcohol restrictions were introduced in three regional towns in Western Australia's far north, the state government says it has seen an "almost immediate" drop in rates of alcohol-fuelled family and domestic violence (FDV).
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Alcohol Action Ireland (Ireland) - Determined focus by government needed to comprehensively address alcohol härm
It is probably no surprise to say that alcohol harms permeate multiple areas of Irish society. Just some of these harms include the ill  health of individuals with sadly over 1500 losing their lives annually and alcohol costing 11% of the health budget; the trauma of children impacted by alcohol harm in the home with 25% of the adult population living with its legacy; the very hidden harm of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders affecting up to 7% of the population, drink driving causing devastation on our roads with one in 10 drivers admitting to driving while intoxicated; the massive level of alcohol-related crime – around 21% of all crime; and the loss of work place productivity with 14% of workers impacted by a colleague’s alcohol use.
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NordAN (Finland) - Alko and WHO Collaborate: "Increasing awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer"
Alcohol is one of the most significant lifestyle-related risk factors for cancer. A survey conducted in collaboration between Alko and the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that 60 percent of Finns recognize that alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer, and 68 percent consider alcohol consumption to be harmful.
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IAS Blog - Do alcohol warning labels work?
Health warning labels on alcohol bottles are often evaluated as a behaviour change intervention, but they can play many other roles beyond behaviour change, especially in the shorter term.
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NordAN (Denmark) - Parents, leisure activities, and friends must support young people in living a life without substances
Esbjerg Municipality is one of 15 Danish municipalities collaborating with the Danish Health Authority and TrygFonden to further develop a Danish model for creating a substance-free youth life. The program, titled "United for Youth Life," is now underway.
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