NOFAS UPDATE-MARCH 19, 2012
March 19, 2012 by rosie
Filed under Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
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Circle of Hope/Birth Mother’s Network Hosts Speaker’s Bureau Training
The Circle of Hope/Birth Mother’s Network Speaker’s Bureau recently held a training in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for nine new members and a refresher course for existing members.
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Methamphetamine Use in Pregnancy May Lead to Behavior Problems in Young Children
A recent study has found that the children of women that use methamphetamine during pregnancy are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and other emotional disorders.
Article, JoinTogether.org, March 19, 2012
Firefighter terminated for sick-leave abuse could get his job back
Donald Munn, a Las Vegas firefighter, is fighting to get his job back after he was terminated for “abusing sick-leave” while he was caring for his FAS affected son, Brian.
Article, Las Vegas Sun, March 14, 2012
Rural area great for hosting FASD conference
Renowned Canadian FASD expert, Gabor Maté recently addressed participants of the Smithers FASD conference calling FASD in Canada “a pervasive problem.”
Article, Omineca Express, March 14, 2012
Diane Savino, New York State Senator, Tells Pregnant Snooki To ‘Grow Up’
New York Senator, Diane Savino, recently warned pregnant actress Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
Article, Huffington Post, March 12, 2012
Nominate Someone Today for the America Honors Recovery Awards
The America Honors Recovery Awards, hosted by Faces & Voices of Recovery and Hazelden’s Center for Public Advocacy, will be held June 27, 2012 in Washington, DC. Nominations are currently open for the Joel Hernandez Award honoring one exemplary recovery community organization and the Vernon Johnson Award honoring three individuals for their commitment to addiction recovery. The nomination period for these awards will end on March 30, 2012.
Award/Event, Faces & Voices of Recovery, March 2012
Many Still Feel That a Glass of Wine is Safe During Pregnancy-”I’m Drinking for Two”NY Post Article
August 27, 2010 by rosie
Filed under Womens' Issues
A New York Post online article shares the story about a woman who was told to take a glass of wine during her pregnancy. There are many comments on the blog for and against this practice.
New York Post article , “I’m Drinking for Two “about wine during pregnancy.
Take a few minutes to read the article and share your insights, opinions and rant.
