Senator Reintroduces Bill to Improve Research, Prevention, and Services

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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski recently introduced S. 2060, the Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act, a bill to provide support for individuals and their families afflicted with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This bill would reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention and services program, which provides support programs for adolescents with FASD like vocational training and mental health services, and raises public awareness and education.

Senator Murkowski announced the introduction of her bill at the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) International Gala Thursday night.

"In Alaska, we have the highest rate of FASD in the Nation. Approximately 180 Alaskan babies are born each year affected by maternal alcohol use during pregnancy. While we've made great strides in Alaska combatting this problem, we need to do more," said Senator Murkowski. "The effects of FASD--physical, mental, behavioral and/or learning disabilities--have lifelong implications but are 100 preventable. I am committed to doing all I can to put an end to FASD."

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