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On June 29 and 30, 2004, NOFAS hosted a 2-day summit titled, "Hope for Women in Recovery: Understanding and Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders." The summit was sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence and was held in Phoenix, Ariz. It was designed to reach women who suffer from addictive disorders, as well as addiction professionals and state policymakers.
On the first day, women receiving drug and alcohol treatment were educated on the dangers of drinking during pregnancy. Presenters shared their expertise and experiences to reinforce the message that alcohol can damage the developing fetus. They also shared helpful strategies for those that are affected by FASD. Later that day, participants attended a town hall meeting and had the opportunity to speak in front of a panel of experts and policymakers about problems they have encountered with the systems that address FASD.
The second day involved agencies and representatives for the state of Arizona. Topics covered were FASD 101, living with FASD, estimated costs and the experience of FASD for the state. Overall, over 300 attended the summit and helped to develop an action plan for addressing FASD prevention and treatment for the state of Arizona.
Women and Recovery Summit: A Message of Hope June 29, 2004, Agenda
Women and Recovery Summit: A Message of Hope June 30, 2004, Agenda
"Hope for Women in Recovery Day" Proclamation
NOFAS Hope for Women in Recovery Summits' Image Gallery
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