Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day.

Local community organizations are holding events Sept. 9 to raise awareness of the effects of FASD, reminding people that “there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy,” said the Ministry of Health statement.

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“Our goal is to help the residents of our province struggling with mental health and addiction issues,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said.

“By increasing awareness and expanding support services, more people can get the help they need to avoid the chal

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