The federal government is stepping up efforts to stop Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by addressing pregnancy drinking with $7 million in funding. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder causes severe neurodevelopmental impairments as a result of brain damage from alcohol exposure in…
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Addressing A Pregnant Drinker
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, booze, Drinking, FASD, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, liquor, responsible service of alcohol, RSA
Clear Public Health Message – Abstain from Alcohol during Pregnancy
Despite the acceptable culture of pregnancy drinking which has prevailed in the past, the public health message is that zero alcohol is the only safe limit during pregnancy. Sadly many mixed messages about alcohol consumption during pregnancy have been spread…
Posted in Alcoholic Drinks Facts & Info Tagged with: alcohol, booze, Drinking, FASD, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, liquor, responsible service of alcohol, RSA
Foetal Alcohol Illness Worse Than We Thought
A child health expert says the federal government should increase taxes on alcohol in order to combat the long term and hidden illnesses linked to drinking while pregnant. Collectively known as Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, the problems associated with drinking…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, booze, Drinking, FASD, foetal alcohol, liquor, responsible service of alcohol, RSA
