The report by Myran et al (2019)1 in CMAJ represents among the most comprehensive account of alcohol abuse in Ontario. It relies on emergency department visits caused by the alcohol use. The results show that from 2003 to 2016, emergency department visits due to alcohol consumption have increased 4.4 times more
Twice as common as Autism Spectrum Disorder and 28 times more common than Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is becoming one of the leading known causes of developmental disability in Canada.
According to the Canada FASD
Marijuana and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Whether alone or combined with alcohol, new studies included in Birth Defects Research just published by the Teratology Society with John Wiley & Sons, suggest marijuana exposure may be capable of triggering morphological and behavioral impairments similar to those seen with
Binge-drinking in Ontario
More young people in Ontario — especially young women — are ending up in hospital emergency departments because of excessive alcohol use (binge-drinking), according to a new study from scientists in Ottawa.
The research, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday, looked at a total of 765,354 emergency room visits in Ontario
Helping the transition to adulthood for people with FASD
The Foster Family Coalition of the NWT created the pilot 4Y Program after identifying a gap in services, specifically for young people with FASD who are transitioning out of foster care. That typically happens at 19, though teens can apply for extended services
Language is a powerful tool which has been used to celebrate people, but also alienate populations of people. Individuals with disabilities have been faced with discrimination and stereotypes that separate them from the rest of society, including individuals with FASD. Using language that highlights the
A court for people with FASD?
A Manitoba court that specifically caters to people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a great idea that could work
Risks associated with increased access to alcohol.
The Province of Ontario recently announced changes to how alcohol is sold in Ontario. Evidence shows that increasing access to alcohol is associated with increased consumption and potential for alcohol-related harms. Following a request from the Board of Health, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health has prepared a report for
Ontario’s mental health and addictions system is disconnected with uneven access to quality services, making it challenging for patients and families to navigate a confusing system and get the services they need. That’s why Ontario’s Government for the People is protecting what matters most by adding mental health and addictions services on the ground in
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) must be a priority for the 2020 Federal Budget!
On June 13th, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance posted a news release inviting Canadians to share their input regarding the next federal budget. CanFASD urges you to make a submission in support of the CanFASD Research Network and the
