Our Mission
The mission of the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition is to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and to promote effective, life-long interventions for those affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and their families.
What is FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include, physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications. The term FASD is not intended for use as a clinical diagnosis.
FASD News and Events
Binge Drinking Prevalence, Frequency, and Intensity Among Adults
FASD Fact Sheet from the CDC and more resources to track developmental milestones
What Every Allied Healthcare Professional Needs to Know About FASD's, March 28-30, 2012, Reno, NV
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Workshop, March 30, 2012, Salt Lake City, UT