Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

• Experts fear pandemic drinking habits could lead to a rise in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

  More stress and less support may have led more women of childbearing years to drink during the pandemic. And some experts suspect that could mean an increase in cases of FASD.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2021
  
• Judge says inmate with FASD had ‘hellish’ time in Manitoba jail

  'It is not hard to see why this vulnerable young man would be mentally worn out,' a provincial court judge wrote in a sentencing decision.

  Crime

  Mar 11, 2021
  
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• FASD project seeks to diagnose Saskatchewan offenders, support better outcomes

  The goal is to connect people with supports to keep them in the community and out of the criminal justice system.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
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• Saskatchewan Foster Family Association responds to call for more support

  In response to a critical letter calling for more support for foster parents in Saskatchewan, the SFFA said existing supports are extensive.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
• Raising awareness about FASD in Regina

  Regina's FASD Awareness Network hopes to change the conversation around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to encourage healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies

  Health

  Sep 9, 2019
• Experts say FASD-focused court could be game-changer for Manitobans

  Lawyers and judges say a new court set to open in Manitoba specifically for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder could be a game changer.

  Features

  Feb 3, 2019
• Northern Saskatchewan program raises awareness of alcohol-related harms

  New funding is expanding a program that works to support positive change and reduce harms experienced through alcohol use in northern Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2018
• First of its kind database aims to reveal how FASD affects Canadians

  The Canada FASD Research network has developed a first of its kind database to track FASD symptoms and necessary services, with the goal of better care.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2018
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• Up to 3% of Toronto-area children could have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: study

  The study's lead researcher says there is no safe amount — or type — of alcohol to consume during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2018
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• Manyshots brothers sentenced to 12 years in prison for violent kidnap, repeated rape of Calgary teen

  It’s been more than three years since the brutal attack.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2018