FAS Declines Among Alaska Natives

A federally funded treatment and prevention program is being credited with a 32-percent decline in fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) cases among Native Americans in Alaska,  Anchorage Daily News reported Feb. 19.

The $29-million program, which also included a multimedia education campaign, “did turn the corner,” said Diane Casto of the state Division of Behavioral Health. “What we know about prevention … you need to get the message out strongly, consistently, over and over again. It gave a good kick-start.”

The rate of children born with FAS among native populations declined from about 20 per 10,000 births in 1996 to 13.5 in 2002, according to state officials. Also, fewer children were born with alcohol spectrum disorders.

By contrast, the FAS rate among non-Native residents in Alaska did not drop.

You can read more studies about alcohol consumption at Join Together.

Pocket Shots: Easy Access for Underage Drinking

Pocket Shots are marketed as booze in a bag that “goes anywhere.”  They are sold at liquor stores around the Tampa Bay area and on the Internet. The company says they’re for people on the go who are over 21, and since this is a single-serve item, it’s easier to keep track of how much you’ve consumed.

College students have been ordering the pocket shots and getting them delivered at their schools with no problem despite many being underage.  Read more about this problem at http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/investigates/308-pocket-shots-concern-colleges

Substance Use, Mood Disorders, and Reproductive Health-Challenges in Perinatal Health

It is not too late to sign up for the Conference-Challenges in Perinatal Health, April 15, 1010 in New Jersey. Take a few minutes now to review the details and register for this dynamic conference.

Issues related to reproductive health, mood disorders, and substance use will be reviewed. This conference is a must for health professionals to help them to further identify these issues related to their clients.

In addition, there are other insightful and informational seminars that will be conducted by the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative. Review and consider attending or sending staff.

Top Ten Reasons to Attend the New Jersey Lead and Beyond Conference in April!-Reason #3

Reason # 3

Learn about the environmental hazards lurking inside and outside schools, worksites and other public places.

Sill haven’t registered? Ok, you can do it now. Just click here  and get the Lead and Beyond Conference brochure. See you on April 16, 2010!

Do You Know About the New Publication on Alcohol Taxation from the Guide to Community Preventive Services?

There is a new publication that discusses the issues surrounding  alcohol taxation. It is titled “The Guide to Community Preventive Services.” Take a few minutes and review when you have a chance.

Top Ten Reasons to Attend the Lead and Beyond Conference in New Jersey-#4

Reason #4

Learn about other environmental hazards that can make your home unhealthy.

Have you signed up for the conference yet? Low cost for high amount of information!

Want to Learn More About Innovative Research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?

The latest newsletter from the SAMHSA Center for Excellence in FASD includes summaries of recently published research into these disorders.  You can read these and other important news regarding the impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol at 01 – 2010 Center Monthly Update

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