Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Saturday, May 26, 2007


Drinking and Reproductive Health: A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention Tool Kit



The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the CDC have collaborated to develop the "Drinking and Reproductive Health: A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention Tool Kit."

The primary component in the tool kit is a CD-ROM that aims to teach women's health care providers how to screen and advise all of their patients of reproductive age about risky drinking and encourage the use of effective contraception among patients who continue to engage in risky drinking. It also addresses drinking during pregnancy.

This tool kit contains: a brief guide, a laminated screening instrument for providers, resource information, and patient handouts that can be downloaded and printed.

Print copies and a CD version of this gude can be requested through the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of FAXing a request to 202-484-3917 or writing ACOG, Division of Women's Health Issues, PO Box 96920, Washington, DC.

Download Prevention Tool Kit (PDF)
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