I hear it all the time now. “Oh, he has FASD.” Well, no he doesn’t, because there is no such thing. Confused? So are most people. In March of this year I posted a discussion of the new DSM-5 ...

Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) typically emerge in early childhood but may present differently during a person’s teenage years and early adulthood. Behavioral therapy, medications, parental ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. NINA MOINI: Here's a statistic that may surprise you. An estimated 1% to 5% of school-aged children in the United States have fetal alcohol spectrum ...

Four renowned Canadian puppeteers are in London this week shooting a video series aimed at raising awareness about fetal ...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) describes the range of characteristics and disabilities seen in children who have had prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs. FASD is a lifelong physical ...

Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. The results indicate that birth ...

Testing for fetal alcohol syndrome helps identify individuals who may have been affected by alcohol exposure before birth, allowing for interventions that can improve their well-being. Share on ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and Down syndrome are both conditions that are present at birth. While they both affect facial appearance, development, and physical health, they have different causes.

Cannabidiol (CBD) could become a therapeutic tool to address some of the most frequent and disabling consequences of fetal ...