Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Legislation Urgently Needed

Ris, Hania W.

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“…These include mandatory distribution of brochures to applicants for a marriage license (as required by law in the states of Wisconsin, Oregon, and Rhode Island [Ris 1988]), 1 taking away child custody from pregnant women who indulged in alcohol and drug consumption (Jessup and Roth 1988), restrictions on where alcohol products can be advertised, and so on. Information on effectiveness of these attempts was not available in the literature.…”

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Promoting Alcohol Abstinence Among Pregnant Women

Deshpande

Basil

Basford

et al. 2005

Health Marketing Quarterly

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) is one of the most preventable sources of developmental abnormalities, and has a singular cause-alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Estimates for the costs of treatment of a single case of FASD range often above one million dollars. The primary strategy for prevention currently centers on no alcohol consumption during pregnancy. However, a sizeable number of North American women currently drink during pregnancy. A literature review examined the behavior of maternal alcohol consumption in order to understand the rationale associated with drinking. Generally, it appears that pregnant women differ by their alcohol consumption habits and their reasons to drink. In an attempt to eliminate FASD, we review a number of educational, legal, and community-based programs that have been used to promote abstinence and examine where they have been successful. Unfortunately, social marketing strategies have received less attention. Several potential applications of social marketing directed to drinking-during- pregnancy campaigns are suggested, and possible contributions to the overall effort are explained.

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Promoting Alcohol Abstinence Among Pregnant Women

Deshpande

Basil

Basford

et al. 2005

Health Marketing Quarterly

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A Multiple-Level, Comprehensive Approach to the Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Other Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD)

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1995

International Journal of the Addictions

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A comprehensive program for the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) must consider multiple approaches and utilize knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines. Issues related to culture, society, behavior, belief systems, and medicine must all be considered for both etiology and solutions. A broad paradigm such as a public health model integrates various elements of approach. Because FAS and other levels of ARBD form a spectrum, from severe to negligible damage, a variety of drinking patterns with various characteristics and etiologies have to be addressed. This paper describes a multiple-level, comprehensive program with primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention components. Practical recommendations are proposed for addressing ARBD in a variety of arenas. While secondary and tertiary prevention hold promise for short-term reduction of FAS and ARBD prevalence, comprehensive prevention serves both short- and long-term effects. Multiple level prevention efforts are well served by clear and compelling vision and mission statements, and require careful evaluation.

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History and implications of the Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act of 1988

Deaver¹

1997

Journal of Substance Misuse

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Legislation Urgently Needed

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Promoting Alcohol Abstinence Among Pregnant Women

Promoting Alcohol Abstinence Among Pregnant Women

A Multiple-Level, Comprehensive Approach to the Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Other Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD)

History and implications of the Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act of 1988

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