According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems.
- Addressing Alcohol and other Substance Use Practice Manual
- Alcohol Use During Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
- Inside Family Medicine Podcasts:
- Reimbursement and Coding for SBIRT Services.
The AAFP also has a free continuing medical education (CME) activity, Addressing Prenatal Alcohol and Other Substance Use, comprised of two sessions and a performance improvement activity to support family physicians and their team members in enhancing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for prenatal alcohol and other substance use for improved patients outcomes for up to 21.75 AAFP Prescribed CME credits.
If you are looking for an FASD diagnostic and evaluation clinic, view this presentation for more information on Ohio’s four clinics and how to access them.
For additional FASD resources, information, and training in Ohio, visit the Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services website and the FASD Prevention Hub.