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News and Noteworthy: 
- September 9th 2011 FASD Awareness Day! 
   Activities reported by our membership

- Drs Preese and Riley are editors for a recently published book titled, "Alcohol, Drugs and Medication in Pregnancy; the long-term Outcome for the Child"

 




Welcome to the

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Study Group
[FASDSG]*

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. FASD can include significant defects in the fetal brain, cardiovascular and skeletal systems. The life-long consequences for the child can include cognitive deficits and a variety of behavioral and social problems. FASDSG members are researchers, clinicians and administrators with a strong professional interest in FASD

FASDSG:
-    Educates its members and the public.
-    Supports research into the causes and consequences of FASD.
-    Supports research into behavioral and biochemical therapies.
-    Promotes prevention of FASD and treatment for alcohol-exposed children.


 


*The views expressed in this website do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the National Institutes of Health or the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
                                                           FASDSG is an affiliate of  
                                                                                                                                                                  www.rsoa.org
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