The Role of Partners in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention
Most FASD prevention efforts are geared towards women and girls. It is important to consider the role of the partners in preventing maternal alcohol use. This issue paper looks at the role of partners in affecting maternal alcohol consumption.
The Potential for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention of a Harmonized Approach to Data Collection about Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Cohort Studies
Research article making recommendations for data collection about women’s alcohol use by future pregnancy cohorts, related to the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumed, the number of drinks consumed on an occasion, any alcohol consumption before pregnancy, changes in use since pregnancy recognition, and the quit date.
The Efficacy of Warning Labels on Alcohol Containers for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention
Alcohol warning labels should be used in conjunction with other approaches as part of a comprehensive FASD prevention strategy to better promote behavioural change.
PreventFASD.info
The National Organisation for FASD, previously NOFAS-UK, has launched a public outreach campaign aimed at young adults. The new FASD prevention project, “Educating Young People about the Risks of Alcohol in Pregnancy”, targets the 15- to 25-year old range.
Population-based prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Canada
The objective of this study was to determine the population-based prevalence of FASD among elementary school students, aged 7 to 9 years, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario, Canada.
Women and Alcohol
This resource was developed through the support of the Education Training Council, Alberta FASD Cross Ministry Committee and reviewed by experts from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and the Canada FASD Research Network. Updated September 2017
Infographic on Substance Use and Pregnancy
This series of eight infographics were developed to support BC service providers to successfully engage with women and their partners on alcohol use, pregnancy, and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for Mom
Brochure for future parents: Information and tips about the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy.
Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Provides resources to help promote Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The guidelines set safe alcohol drink limits per week for men and women, as well as tips to promote a culture of moderation and reduce the long-term health risks of drinking alcohol.
Be Safe – Have an Alcohol Free Pregnancy
Printer-friendly handout in English and 11 other languages for future parents: provides information and tips about alcohol use in pregnancy and FASD.
Alcohol, Pregnancy, and your Mental Health during COVID-19
This one-page infographic provides resources and links on alcohol, pregnancy and mental health. It is available on canfasd.ca in English, French, Mandarin and Spanish.
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems.
