alcohol use disorder

In Brief: Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder in Women and Their Partners

Because even small amounts of fetal exposure to alcohol have been associated with a constellation of adverse effects, women who are pregnant are counselled to avoid all consumption of alcohol.  Women who are pregnant or [...]

By |2019-01-31T14:55:38-04:00February 7th, 2019|Alcohol, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on In Brief: Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder in Women and Their Partners

Fetal Alcohol Disorders More Common Tnan Previously Thought

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a constellation of disorders resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol; the manifestations include birth defects, developmental disabilities, and neurological and behavioral problems. Prenatal alcohol exposure is the most [...]

By |2018-09-10T12:34:27-04:00March 21st, 2018|Alcohol, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on Fetal Alcohol Disorders More Common Tnan Previously Thought
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