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
Joe Davis run for substance abuse exceeds expectations
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The family of Joe Davis, who died of a drug overdose on Oct. 4, 2009, held a run in his memory, the Joe Davis Memorial Resolution Run, to raise awareness about substance abuse and drug addiction on Saturday. All proceeds will go to Keystone in Rock Hill.
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Drug Overdose Now the Leading Cause of Death Among Homeless Adults in …
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Overall mortality was higher in white individuals than in black or Hispanic homeless people, which — the authors write — may be due to a disproportionate burden of substance abuse and mental illness among white homeless individuals as compared to …
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Former Celtic Chris Herren to Speak in Acton on Substance Abuse
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Acton,Boxborough · Former Celtic Chris Herren to Speak in Acton on Substance Abuse. Print | Comments () Posted by Laura Gomez January 2, 2013 03:58 PM. E-mail. E-mail this article. To: Invalid E-mail address. Add a personal message:(80 character limit) …
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LDS Church to give 0000 for Salt Lake detoxification center expansion
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In 2012, there were 88,251 adults and 12,189 children (grades 6-12) needing treatment for alcohol and drug dependence or abuse, according to the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Of those in need of help, only 17,026 people — or 17 …
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