Many people are concerned about the possibility of mold after a flood. If your basement was flooded during the last storm this information about health issues and cleanup from the Environmental Protection Agencyl will be helpful.

Click here to read EPA’s's resources on mold and what you can do to protect your family.

After the hurricane Irene, are there any health concerns? According to a recent post in Huffington Post there are some things that we should know about. Click on this link to read the blog post on health concerns after the storm that may affect your family.

NOFAS Weekly Roundup - Volume 2, Issue 29

The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event
announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world
of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link
to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.

FEATURES

Journal of Psychiatry and Law - Special Edition: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome


The first of two special issues of the Journal of Psychiatry & Law
focused solely on FASD has been published. Edited by noted FASD legal
expert and NOFAS Advisory Board member, William J. Edwards, the edition
features articles by Ken Jones and Anne Streissguth, legal experts,
judges, and NOFAS affiliate members, Eileen Bisgard, Sr. Suzette Fisher
and Susan Adubato.

Articles, Journal of Psychiatry and Law, Summer 2011

Talking Alcohol Web Chat: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Leading FASD researcher and expert Dr. Ed Riley recently answered
questions about alcohol and pregnancy on a live web chat sponsored by
SAB Miller and hosted by NOFAS.

Web Chat, SAB Miller, July 2011

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Calls for Regular Alcohol
Abuse Screening

New recommendations from the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
(ACOG) call for annual alcohol screening for all women of childbearing
age and screening in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Article, JoinTogether.org, July 22, 2011

What about that glass of wine?

Due to a recent discussion on Twitter about alcohol use during
pregnancy, the March of Dimes warns pregnant women of the dangers of
exposing a fetus to alcohol.

Article, News Moms Need - March of Dimes, July 22, 2011

Attitudes and behaviour predict women's intention to drink alcohol
during pregnancy: the challenge for health professionals.

A recent study from Australia shows that a woman's past pregnancy
behavior, current alcohol consumption, and attitudes toward alcohol use
during pregnancy were the strongest indicators of whether they would
consume alcohol during pregnancy.

Article, BMC Public Health, July 22, 2011

Russia classifies beer as alcoholic

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently signed a bill that classifies
beer as alcoholic in response to growing alcohol abuse in the country.

Article, BBC News, July 21, 2011

Cop turns candidate over FASD

Gerard Allard, a police officer from Winnipeg, is so overwhelmed with
Manitoba's FASD epidemic that he has decided to run for office in the
provincial election.

Article, Winnipeg Free Press, July 20, 2011

Booze destroyed Kiera's life before she was born - then killed her mum

Seven-year-old Kiera Roebuck, a young girl with FAS from the United
Kingdom, with her Grandmother Carole Roebuck-Mitchell share the story of
how alcohol has had lifelong implications for Kiera and her mother.

Article, The Mirror, July 20, 2011

Children's Health: Making poor choices during pregnancy can negatively
impact baby

Practitioners in Pennsylvania discuss the dangers of prenatal alcohol
exposure and their experiences with patients with FAS.

Article, PennLive.com, July 19, 2011

Addiction Performance Project 

Join the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for The Addiction
Performance Project, 'a program to help break down the stigma associated
with addiction and promote a healthy dialogue that fosters compassion,
cooperation, and understanding for patients living with this disease.'

Event, NIDA, July 2011

AFFILIATES

Join the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) at the
4th Annual Golf Classic

MOFAS will be hosting its 4th Annual Golf Classic on September 16, 2011
at Majestic Oaks Golf Club Signature Course in Ham Lake, MN.  

Event, MOFAS, July 22, 2011

NOFAS

Leading FASD Researcher Dr. Philip May Accepts 2011 NOFAS Excellence
Award 

Philip May, Ph.D. is presented with the 2011 NOFAS Excellence Award for
his many years of groundbreaking research into the prevalence of FASD
around the world.  The award is presented by previous honoree Dr. Ken
Warren, Acting Director of NIAAA.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

The ARC of New Jersey has published the August/September issue of Prevention Counts.

In this issue, you will find:

* International FAS Day is September 9 (09/09) for 9 months alcohol free. If you see our ads in your local papers let us know.
* Upcoming Research on FASD
* August is Immunization Awareness Month: Are You Up-to-Date?
* US Department of Agriculture has launched a newly revised campaign for better nutrition.
* Lastly, but really important, you will have an opportunity to update your information in our records.

By all means, pass this newsletter as a resource to your clients, coworkers, family members, and friends.  We want to continue the STRONG statewide effort of prevention in New Jersey and your participation is vital!

Read this exciting Prevention Counts issue NOW.

Two universities have teamed to conduct fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) research. Read more about this exciting collaboration that can contribute to the prevention of FASD.

NOFAS Weekly Roundup – Volume 2, Issue 31

The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event
announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world
of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link
to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.

FEATURES

NOFAS Hosts Luncheon with Senator Jack Reed

U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) joined NOFAS recently to discuss FASD
legislation and other congressional activities.

Rusty Walking Eagle Receives the Dr. Erin Frey Advocacy Award

Rusty Walking Eagle, a substance abuse counselor from Virginia, gives an
emotional speech after being presented with the first Dr. Erin Frey
Advocacy Award at the 2011 NOFAS Leadership Awards Benefit. The award is
given in memory of former NOFAS Program Director, Dr. Erin Frey.  Kathy
Mitchell presents the award, along with members of the award selection
committee.

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If you have received NOFAS or CDC FASD materials, please complete the
survey above and let us know how you put them in to practice.

Join the Friends of NOFAS Network!

The Friends of NOFAS is a network of individuals who support our mission
to prevent alcohol-related birth defects and support children and adults
living with FASD. As a member, you will receive discounts on NOFAS
materials and events and a special gift just for signing up!  Join today
for a tax-deductible donation of only $25.00!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOFAS Profile: Paul Joles of Orchids FASD Services Wisconsin
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSPft98La94&feature=youtu.be&hd=1>

Paul Joles, Director of new NOFAS Affiliate, Orchids FASD Services,
Inc., discusses his inspiration for starting the organization with other
parents of children with FASD.  He also discusses his creative
fundraising techniques, including holding a square dance and raising
money through gumball machine sales.

NOFAS Profile: Judy Struck of NOFAS South Dakota
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi3sMN23HDo&feature=youtu.be&hd=1>

Judy Struck of NOFAS South Dakota discusses how she first got involved
in the FASD field and talks about her organization’s support of a
diagnostic clinic and parent education class.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOFAS Weekly Roundup – Volume 2, Issue 30

The NOFAS Weekly Roundup features news articles, research, event
announcements, new materials and other highlights from around the world
of FASD. The Roundup also includes the latest news from NOFAS and a link
to the Calendar of Events page on the NOFAS website.

FEATURES

Alcohol Research & Health – Volume 34, Issue 1

Features on FASD from NIAAA featuring experts Dr. Phil May, Dr. Kenneth
Warren, Dr. Claire Coles, Dr. Edward Riley and more.

Articles, NIAAA, Summer 2011

North Dakota Couple Raised Four Children with Disabilities

The story of the Mohns’ of Fargo, North Dakota and their life with two
children with FAS.

Article, Atlantic Highlands Herald, August 1, 2011

Indian Country teens gather in Santa Fe for summit to focus on tribes’
toughest issues

Morgan Fawcett speaks to young Native American teens about his life with
FASD.

Article, The Republic, July 27, 2011

NOFAS

NOFAS Profile: Paul Joles of Orchids FASD Services Wisconsin

Paul Joles, Director of new NOFAS Affiliate, Orchids FASD Services,
Inc., discusses his inspiration for starting the organization with other
parents of children with FASD.  He also discusses his creative
fundraising techniques, including holding a square dance and raising
money through gumball machine sales.

NOFAS Profile: Judy Struck of NOFAS South Dakota

Judy Struck of NOFAS South Dakota discusses how she first got involved
in the FASD field and talks about her organization’s support of a
diagnostic clinic and parent education class.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS