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Prevention * Education * Awareness |
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Community Drug and Alcohol Council, Inc. |
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Women’s Intervention Services & Education |
It’s NEVER too late...YOU are a priority! |
WISE Offers FREE Prenatal Care and Treatment to Addicted Mothers |
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About 1 in 12 women report using alcohol while pregnant. This is a devastating statistic considering that one drink – one glass of wine, one beer, one mixed cocktail – may cause fetal alcohol syndrome, a permanent lifelong condition. Women need to be reminded not to drink or use drugs while they are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the leading known preventable cause of mental retardation and birth defects. The good news—it’s 100% preventable. Pregnant women with alcohol, tobacco, or other drug problems should know that the WISE program is here for them. WISE offers free, confidential assistance to pregnant women, as well as mothers with children under 6 years old. WISE wants pregnant women to know that they are a priority – there is no wait list or payment needed for any of their services. Women can receive assistance through the emotional and physical turmoil of substance abuse and violence. WISE provides case management and relapse prevention support. Even if a woman has been drinking throughout her pregnancy – it’s never too late. One call to WISE will allow women to receive referrals to free treatment and prenatal care. WISE wants to make sure that babies are born drug free and their families remain intact, productive, and healthy. For More Information Contact CDAC at 433-9800 |
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Drugs, Alcohol, and Pregnancy Never Mix |
