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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is 100% preventable if mothers abstain from drinking alcohol while pregnant. Research from the World Health Organization (Global Status Report on Alcohol, 2004) has shown that abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy is much easier if ones friends are caring and supportive.

The Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network (CFAN), in partnership with the Calgary Health Region (CHR), has developed a unique campaign for the Calgary area about friends helping friends avoid alcohol when pregnant. The main population of interest is over 244,000 youth aged 16 to 24 years old.

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The main messages are, “friends helping friends”, “no alcohol is best when pregnant” and “friends caring for pregnant friends.” Materials can be obtained free of charge at the Alberta Children’s Website, www.child.alberta.ca/home/867.cfm

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