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Infant, Maternal & Reproductive Health Unit

 
    Alcohol - Resources For Healthcare Professionals on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
(http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/mch/substanceabuse/alcohol/fas.html)

A Clinical Guide for Obstetric and Pediatric Providers
This CD ROM provides a comprehensive overview for physicians, nurses and other health caregivers working with families across the perinatal/pediatric continuum. A Small Business Innovative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health made this program possible.
(http://www.vida-health.com/product_detail.php?selected_product=0011&selected_category=00003&uid=1075125089)

FAS Facial Photographic Analysis Software
The software is used to measure the magnitude of expression of the three facial features of FAS (small eyes, a smooth philtrum and a thin upper lip). FAS is characterized by growth deficiency, a unique cluster of facial features, cognitive/behavioral problems and prenatal alcohol exposure.
(http://depts.washington.edu/fasdpn/htmls/foster-screen.htm)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
The FASD Center for Excellence is a Federal initiative devoted to preventing and treating FASD. The Center's goals include advancing the field of FASD. This Web site provides information and resources about FASD.
(http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov/index.cfm)

Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association Resource Center
FADAA disseminates alcohol and other drug information to Floridians. They may be able to obtain large quantities of materials for group presentations. (850) 878-2196
(http://www.fadaa.org)

Florida Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Resource Guide (1.5 MB PDF - you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the document).
Guide developed by the Florida Department of Health, The Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida State University Center for Prevention and Early Intervention.
(http://www.doh.state.fl.us/family/socialwork/pdf/fasd.pdf)

Journal of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome International
Site has information on research, events and education on FAS.
(http://www.motherisk.org/JFAS/)

National Alcohol Screening Day
Includes information on screening for alcohol abuse.
(http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/)

Screening for Substance Abuse During Pregnancy: Improving Care, Improving Health [PDF, 153KB]
Online copy of the publication includes copies of recommended screening forms.
(http://www.ncemch.org/pubs/PDFs/SubAbuse.pdf)

Stages of Change Model
Cancer Prevention Research Center site discusses the Stages of Change Model and Transtheoretical Models for promoting behavior change.
(http://www.uri.edu/research/cprc/TTM/detailedoverview.htm)



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    Alcohol - Friends and Family of Drinkers

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
National nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents.
(http://www.nacoa.org/)

Substance Abuse Treatment
Click to locate a publicly funded facility.
(http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment/treatment_public_i.aspx)


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