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“I gave birth to a baby that weighed two pounds because I used. In recovery, they say alcohol is a drug, and I did drink with him. I lost that baby because I couldn't stop using because alcoholism is a disease.”
Sheila Gaskins

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To find a mentor, contact Kathy Mitchell.

Feature

The COH/BMN Interview

A new feature in 2010. Circle founder Kathy Mitchell interviews members about the grief and gratification of living with addiction and FASD.

Articles and Essays

Addiction Professional - Improving the Resoponse to FASD - September 2009

Chicago Tribune - September 9, 2009

Science Daily - September 9, 2009

News Tribune - January 21, 2010

Self-Forgiveness

An essay by Mercedes A. on an important concept for the women of the Circle.

Twelve Steps to Success with Students with FASD

Readings from the COH/BMN Retreat in Albuquerque, New Mexico - May 11, 2009

Other Resources

Suggested Reading By and For Families Dealing with FASD

FASD Resources

SAMHSA/FASD Center for Excellence FASD State Coordinators

COH/BMN Brochure

COH/BMN Fact Sheet

Comparison Chart

Overlapping Behavioral Characteristics of FASD and Other Diagnosis

Marketing the COH/BMN

Simple, step-by-step, one-page guide to approaching addiction treatment centers and programs to promote the COH/BMN and disseminate FASD and COH/BMN information and materials


   
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