Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Recovering Hope is an intimate and evocative video about the mothers and families of children who are affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The video, created for viewing by women in recovery and their counselors, is divided into to half-hour episodes to allow time for discussion within a treatment session. Eight women tell poignant, memorable stories. They speak out about how alcohol use during pregnancy affected their children, how they are learning effective new ways to parent, and how they are recovering hope for the future. Six researchers and clinicians support these stories by explaining the physical, mental, behavioral and learning disabilities associated with FASD and discussing evaluation and intervention services For more information: SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator findtreatment.samhsa.gov 1-800-662-HELP (English & Español) 1-800-487-4889 (TDD) 2. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information ncadi.samhsa.gov 800) 729-6686 TDD: (800) 487-4889 Español: (877) 767-8432 3. SAMHSA’s FASD Center for Excellence www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov 1-866-STOPFAS (786-7327) 4. The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) www.otispregnancy.org National Toll-Free Number, (866) 626-OTIS, or (866) 626-6847 En Español, llame gratis al (866) 626-6847 y oprime el 1 5. The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) http (202) 785-4585, +1 (800) 66NOFAS
Infant drug screening is still wildly unreliable, but a positive result can …
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In some instances, mothers whose infants test positive for carboxy THC will lose temporary child custody rights and be mandated to attend a drug treatment program. In other … At least eighteen states address the issue of pregnant women's drug use in …
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Butte man in good company; Basnet named CNN Hero of the Year
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(CNN) – Pushpa Basnet, a Nepalese woman who supports children so they don't have to live behind bars with their incarcerated parents, was named the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year on Sunday night. Nepal is one of the poorest countries, and space is very …
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