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Welcome to the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) website where you can find information and resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the risks associated with drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Learn about the many facets of FASD and how NOFAS works to prevent the disorders and support individuals living with alcohol-related birth defects. To stay connected, sign-up for the NOFAS Weekly Roundup using the form in the right column of this page. Please consider supporting the NOFAS mission with a tax-deductible contribution. Connect with us on Google+
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NOFAS Responds to ‘Light Drinking’ Research
April 22, 2013
Research published last week in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology affirms that, “…the safest option for pregnant women is to avoid drinking [alcohol] during pregnancies.” Although, if you read the headlines or the research sponsor’s news release … Continue reading
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NOFAS Responds to “Dear Abby” Advice on Alcohol Screening
April 22, 2013
On April 11, the following question and answer about a doctor/patient discussion of alcohol use was published in the Dear Abby column. Read the response from NOFAS below. Original column DEAR ABBY: What is the correct response when asked at a … Continue reading
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NOFAS Training Addiction Health Professionals
April 19, 2013
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is providing training on FASD at the White Earth Reservation, Mahnomen, MN for addiction and allied health professionals on May 2 & 3 2013. Kathy Mitchell, NOFAS Vice-President and Spokesperson, will conduct … Continue reading
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