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“Women and Alcohol: Guidelines for Health”
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Jennifer Faringer, MS.Ed., CPPgDirector, NCADD-RA
National Council on Alcoholism andDrug Dependence - Rochester Area
www.ncadd-ra.org
Health Consequences for Women who Drink Heavily
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Drinking, binge drinking, extreme binge drinking - by women - are all on the rise!
Women who drink are at higher risk of:
Liver disease Alcohol-related heart disease Alcohol-related brain damage Alcohol-related blackouts Developing breast cancer
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How is Excessive Alcohol Use Defined?
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/pdfs/excessive_alcohol_use.pdf
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Motor Vehicle Crashes Interpersonal Violence HIV, STI’s Unintended Pregnancy Liver Cirrhosis Various Cancers (e.g. Breast,
Colon) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders High Blood Pressure Alcohol Dependence
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alcohol Use and Your Health. http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Excessive or Risky Alcohol Use is Associated with Poor Health
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Tan, CH; Denny, C H ,Cheal, NE, Sniezek, JE, Kanny, D. Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Among Women of Childbearing Age — United States, 2011–2013. MMWR Morb Mor Weekly Report. 2015; 63:1042-1046.
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What is FASD? FASD caused by women drinking alcoholic beverages
during pregnancy. Characterized by physical and behavioral disabilities
as a result of exposure to alcohol before birth.
Alcohol is a teratogen.
“Of all the substances of abuse (including cocaine, heroin, and marijuana), alcohol produces by far the most serious neurobehavioral effects in the fetus.” — IOM Report to Congress, 1996
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Facts
All alcoholic beverages are harmful.
Binge drinking is especially harmful.
There is NO proven safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.
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Alcohol Exposure and Phases of Embryo/Fetal Development
Coles, 1994
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FAS characteristics include effects in (3) primary areas:
A. Under 10% height and weight.
B. Brain/CNS Injury (poor coordination, poor decision making).
C. Cranial and facial abnormalities.
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FAS and the Brain
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European FASD Alliance – TYTD “Too Young Too Drink” campaign
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A Pregnant Woman Never Drinks Alone
There is NO safe level ofdrinking during pregnancy
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The Importance of Physical Health for Women In Recovery
Heidi J. Gordon, MS, CADCCriminal Justice Programs Manager
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.www.councilsepa.org
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Changing the Mindset about Physical Health
EducationAccess to Services New ExperiencesQuality of LifePeer Support
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Education
https://www.viachristi.org
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Access to Services
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Tobacco Cessation
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Exercise
Cardiovascular HealthWeight LossIncreased EnergyGoal Setting and AccomplishmentEndorphins and Mood
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Nutrition
Balanced Diet
Meal Preparation
Healthy Eating on a Budget
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Questions?
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Cigna Behavioral Health Awareness
If you are a Cigna customer and have questions about Substance Use treatment or about your benefits and how to use them, please contact:
Chantelle Hoogland – 888.244.6293 x329159 Lisa Osborne – 770.779.2023
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