Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder for pregnant and parenting women in the U.S., and it has one of the lowest rates of treatment uptake. In a 2018-2020 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 14% of pregnant women ages 18-49 reported current alcohol use during pregnancy, and 5% reported binge drinking in the past month.
A potential complication of alcohol use during pregnancy is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), an umbrella term for all health effects on children due to alcohol use during pregnancy. FASD is the primary cause of preventable developmental disability around the world.
The prenatal period brings increased interactions with health care, a prime opportunity for early intervention to prevent, diagnose and treat alcohol use during pregnancy. It is vital that providers clearly understand alcohol policies and mandatory reporting requirements, especially because reporting has been shown to be ineffective in reducing alcohol use.
Join the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS-MAUD) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on Tuesday, April 29, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, to explore the legal requirements for reporting alcohol use during pregnancy and situationally appropriate alternatives to reporting, including early intervention, prevention, treatment and medications for AUD (MAUD). Attendees will hear from an internationally recognized expert in obstetrics, gynecology and addiction medicine. Seats are limited, so register early to reserve yours!
This webinar is hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. National Council is a PCSS-MAUD partner.