Culture Alcohol Use and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 1

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Culture, Alcohol Use and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 1

Culture, Alcohol Use and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 1

� First Question……. What is Culture? 2

� First Question……. What is Culture? 2

�Second Question………… How does alcohol use vary in different cultures? 3

�Second Question………… How does alcohol use vary in different cultures? 3

�Third Question…. . What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? 4

�Third Question…. . What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? 4

� These are the questions we will be covering today 5

� These are the questions we will be covering today 5

Culture is…………… 6

Culture is…………… 6

�The concepts, habits, skills, art, instruments, institutions, etc. of a given people in a

�The concepts, habits, skills, art, instruments, institutions, etc. of a given people in a given period; civilization Webster’s Dictionary 7

�The �The culture of a family culture of a town culture of a state

�The �The culture of a family culture of a town culture of a state culture of a region culture of country blending of cultures culture of our current time culture of our current age Culture can be……. 8

�Drinking Alcohol is common around the world. Except where prohibited by religion, is the

�Drinking Alcohol is common around the world. Except where prohibited by religion, is the norm rather than the exception. In the US about 2/3 of adult population drink alcohol to some extent according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Alcohol Use 9

�For the overwhelming majority of those who drink alcoholic beverages, this behavior has no

�For the overwhelming majority of those who drink alcoholic beverages, this behavior has no health, personal or social consequences. Alcohol Use 10

�Until an individual drives drunk �Drinking becomes excessive �Drinking becomes uncontrollable �A woman drinks

�Until an individual drives drunk �Drinking becomes excessive �Drinking becomes uncontrollable �A woman drinks when pregnant Alcohol Use 11

�Countries that have the highest rates of per capita alcohol consumption also have the

�Countries that have the highest rates of per capita alcohol consumption also have the high rates of alcohol-related problems including FASD Alcohol Use 12

� What Country has the highest rate of drinking Alcohol per capita? Alcohol Use

� What Country has the highest rate of drinking Alcohol per capita? Alcohol Use 13

� United States Alcohol Use 14

� United States Alcohol Use 14

� What state has the highest number of people with FAS? FAS 15

� What state has the highest number of people with FAS? FAS 15

◦ALASKA FAS 16

◦ALASKA FAS 16

�FAS is characterized by brain damage, facial deformities, and growth deficits. Heart, liver, and

�FAS is characterized by brain damage, facial deformities, and growth deficits. Heart, liver, and kidney defects also are common, as well as vision and hearing problems. Individuals with FAS have difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving. FAS 17

�Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a set of physical and mental birth defects that

�Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a set of physical and mental birth defects that can result when a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, such as beer, wine, or mixed drinks, so does her baby. Alcohol passes through the placenta right into the developing baby. The baby may suffer lifelong damage as a result. FAS 18

�Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects

�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 may 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 19

FASD covers other terms such as: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) - the only diagnosis

FASD covers other terms such as: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) - the only diagnosis given by doctors. � Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) - reserved for individuals with functional or cognitive impairments linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, including decreased head size at birth, structural brain abnormalities, and a pattern of behavioral and mental abnormalities � Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD) - describes the physical defects linked to prenatal alcohol exposure, including heart, skeletal, kidney, ear, and eye malformations � Fetal alcohol effects (FAE) - a term that has been popularly used to describe alcohol-exposed individuals whose condition does not meet the full criteria for an FAS diagnosis � � FASD 20

� Whitecrow Village FASD Society � Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Understanding & Prevention �

� Whitecrow Village FASD Society � Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Understanding & Prevention � WHITECROW VILLAGE FASD SOCIETY is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to educating communities and professionals about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and to improving the lives of those who are affected by this prominent neurodevelopmental disability. � FASD affects all facets of society and reaches across all social and professional domains. It transcends cultural and economic diversities, and is reported to be the highest occurring birth defect in North America (topping Muscular Dystrophy, HIV Infection, Spina Bifida, and Down Syndrome). Health Canada estimates that 9 out of every 1000 babies born have FASD, and that one child with FAS is born every day in Canada. Without proper support and understanding, persons with FASD are at risk for many secondary disabilities including drug and alcohol addictions, trouble with the law, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, depression, and suicide. � Whitecrow Village is for and about community. Our programs offer a model for a way of life and a way of being with one another. Wherever and whenever we come together, we create a place where regardless of age, color, gender, social class, disability or ability, sexual preference, religious persuasion, and all other things that have been used to divide and create disharmony among peoples throughout history each person has equal value and belonging. Each voice is heard; as each completes our circle. Canadian Program 21

FASD Impacts Us All. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is caused when a woman

FASD Impacts Us All. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is caused when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is common. It is costly. And it is 100% preventable. � Since 1998, the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) has been the hub of hope for individuals and families affected by FASD. MOFAS is the statewide organization serving as the leading voice and resource on FASD in Minnesota standing up for the rights of the FASD community, providing education and training so FASD is better understood and working to ensure that all women know that there is no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. � We invite you to browse our site to learn about the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS). Share in our vision of celebrating alcohol-free pregnancies. And help us prevent FASD. � � Minnesota Program 22

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – Statistics in South Africa: According to scientific studies, South

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – Statistics in South Africa: According to scientific studies, South Africa has the highest reported incidence of FAS in the world. � In some areas up to 12. 2% (122 babies in 1000) of babies are born with FAS – a problem of national proportions if compared to the statistic of 12% of adults with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. � The prevalence of FAS in countries such as America varies from 0. 1 to 0. 8%, whereas in South Africa FAS is as high as 12. 2% in high risk areas. � The prevalence rate of Fetal Alcohol Exposure is far higher than the recorded FAS rate (between three to five times higher. ) Thus 50 – 70% individuals were prenatally damaged with tragic and dire consequences for all communities in South Africa. � � � www. fasfacts. org. za then go to You Tube…. . a must see! It Takes a Village South Africa 23

� Why does The Arc of Rowan care about FAS and FASD? The Arc

� Why does The Arc of Rowan care about FAS and FASD? The Arc of Rowan 24

�FASD is a 100% preventable cause of Intellectual and Development Disabilities The Arc of

�FASD is a 100% preventable cause of Intellectual and Development Disabilities The Arc of Rowan 25

� Links for FASD 26

� Links for FASD 26

�About �List The Arc of Rowan……. of our current programs The Arc of Rowan

�About �List The Arc of Rowan……. of our current programs The Arc of Rowan 27

◦Contact Information �www. thearcofrowan. org � 704 -637 -1521 �The Arc of Rowan �

◦Contact Information �www. thearcofrowan. org � 704 -637 -1521 �The Arc of Rowan � 1918 W. Innes Street �Salisbury, NC 28144 The Arc of Rowan 28