According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems.

Following are resources curated by the American Academy of Family Physicians to help you plan and implement FASD screening in your practice:

• Addressing Alcohol and other Substance Use Practice Manual
• Reimbursement and Coding for SBIRT Services
• Training and Resources Related to Alcohol and Other Substance Use

The AAFP also has a free continuing medical education (CME) activity, Addressing Prenatal Alcohol and Other Substance Use, comprised of two sessions and a performance improvement activity to support family physicians and their team members in enhancing screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for prenatal alcohol and other substance use for improved patients outcomes for up to 21.75 AAFP Prescribed CME credits.

The following are resources to use in your office and provide to patients:

• 50 Things You Should Know about FASD
• FASD Brochure
• Posters

For additional information on FASD and links to resources in Louisiana, visit the Louisiana Department of Health website.