It’s finally happening! CanFASD is hosting a national conference on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
The Canada FASD Conference 2023 is coming to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan November 7-9, 2023.
What’s it about?
This conference will bring people from across Canada together to share how research and evidence can inform tangible solutions to address the complexities of FASD.
According to the new Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, 3–6 standard drinks a week represents a moderate risk to your health. After that, the more you drink, the more you increase your risk of seven types of cancer, most types of cardiovascular diseases, liver disease and violence. The guidance recommends no more than 2
Having less than one alcoholic drink a week during pregnancy is enough to change the fetal brain in ways that can lead to problems once a child is born, like language deficits, new research suggests.
