NOFAS Urges Rep. Strickland to Have the House Support the Senate-passed Version of the Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction and Treatment Act (S. 1194) As an organization committed to helping those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is pleased to support the Senate-passed version of the Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction and Treatment Act, S. 1194... read more
NOFAS and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Oppose the National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005 (HR. 4167). For more information, please visit: http://www.nofas.org/NUFA_2005.aspx
Senate Bill to Combat Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Draws Praise WASHINGTON-The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) expressed its support for a proposed legislation addressing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) introduced by Senate Minority Leader Thomas Daschle... read more
Pregnant Women Who Drink Alcohol Need Treatment, Not Prison WASHINGTON-Citing concern that pending laws could open the door for prosecuting women who drink alcohol during pregnancy, the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) today spoke out against the Unborn Victims of Violence Act... read more
NOFASââ,¬â"¢ Stance on Underage Drinking Legislation NOFAS has been watching the Senate's progress on steps to reduce the sheer volume and impact of underage drinking, and we would like the chance to highlight those who drink while pregnant as a distinct risk group among underage drinkers. read more
NOFAS Calls on Surgeon General to Re-issue Alcohol Advisory during Pregnancy There has been a high level of support from those concerned with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) to reissue an advisory against women drinking while pregnant. read more