Indiana Alliance on Prenatal Substance Exposure

09/03/2026

🧠 New research is taking a closer look at prenatal substance exposure and early brain development.

The NIH-funded HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study is following thousands of children across the U.S. to better understand how prenatal exposure to substances—including alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and to***co—along with social and environmental factors, may influence brain and child development.
Researchers hope these findings will help identify risks, protective factors, and potential opportunities for earlier support and intervention.

🔗 Read more: https://shorturl.at/aoHg2

08/31/2026

💙 FASD impacts the whole family—including siblings.

New research is shining a light on an often-overlooked perspective: the experiences of siblings of people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Siblings may take on added responsibilities or sometimes feel their own needs are overlooked, but they also describe developing strengths like empathy, resilience, patience, and advocacy.
Recognizing and supporting siblings is an important part of supporting the whole family.

🔗 Read the article from The Kingston Whig-Standard: https://www.thewhig.com/news/kingston-authors-research-shines-light-on-overlooked-siblings-of-people-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/28/2026

📢 FASD United’s State Information Sheets have been updated for 2026, with the latest data and information on how each state recognizes FASD. The sheets include information on state laws and policies and statistics on FASD. Taken together, these 50 unique state information sheets provide a synopsis of FASD policies nationwide.

https://fasdunited.org/fasd-state-data-sheets/

08/24/2026

Did you know? The Indiana State Department of Health reports about 1 in 4 Hoosier adults facing mental health challenges cannot get access to the resources they need.

For 75 years, MHAI has been at the forefront of breaking down those barriers. Funds raised from the upcoming “Removing the Masque on Mental Health” gala will help create new programs and avenues to help Hoosiers of all ages get on a path to recovery, no matter the challenge.

🎟️ Tickets are available now — reserve your spot before they’re gone! https://gala.mhai.net

08/21/2026

📊 Join INfancy Onward's 25-26 Annual Report Presentation

Join INfancy Onward Thursday, September 10 at 11:00 AM ET for a virtual presentation highlighting their accomplishments, progress, and continued efforts to support young children and families across Indiana.
This presentation is open to the public—all are welcome!

📅 September 10 | 11:00 AM ET
💻 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5546668155

08/17/2026

🍼 Breast milk provides important nutrition and health benefits for babies—but it’s also important to understand that substances a breastfeeding parent uses may expose their baby through breast milk.

Alcohol, ni****ne, cannabis, illicit drugs, and certain medications can pass into breast milk or otherwise affect a breastfeeding infant. The effects and recommendations vary depending on the substance, which is why avoiding nonmedical substance use and talking openly with a healthcare provider is so important.

💙 If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and struggling with substance use, support is available. Reach out to a healthcare provider or connect with a trusted treatment and support resource.

Learn more about substance use and available resources through SAMHSA:
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use

Learn more about breastfeeding and substance exposure from the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/vaccine-medication-drugs/index.html

08/14/2026

💙 FASD Awareness Day: Lived Experience Q&A

Join us on FASD AWARENESS DAY, September 9th at 11AM ET, for a special virtual Lived Experience Q&A, open to anyone!
Hear directly from individuals living with FASD, parents, caregivers, family members, and others impacted by FASD as they share their experiences and answer questions.

Come listen, learn, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of FASD through the voices of those with lived experience.

💻 Virtual via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5546668155?omn=93302856965

08/13/2026

🚭️ Rethink To***co Indiana and ASPIN will present a six-hour To***co Free Recovery Workshop on September 11th at the Carmel Public Library from 10:30-4:30 ET.

This workshop is designed for those who interact with people with behavioral health conditions and have an interest in learning about evidence-based to***co treatment strategies.

IU School of Medicine will be providing 4.75 hours of free CEUs for nurses, pharmacists, and social workers (including marriage and family therapists, mental health and addictions counselors).

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-2026-rti-to***co-free-workshop-tickets-1993629082252

‼️Only a few tickets left!

08/12/2026

📢 2026 Perinatal Substance Use Conference
September 3, 2026 | 9 AM-4 PM ET
FORUM Events Center, Fishers, IN

Join your Indiana peers for a day focused exclusively on perinatal substance use and its significant impact on families, caregivers, and communities.

👉️ More info:

Join your Indiana peers for a day focused exclusively on perinatal substance use and its significant impact on families, caregivers, and communities. We are honored to welcome some of the foremost experts from around the country to discuss innovative, supportive care approaches designed to improve o...

07/31/2026

🤩 FASD United’s FASD Awareness Month webpage is now live. Every September, the FASD community comes together with renewed energy to advocate for and with those living with FASD and their families. Check out the page for ways you can get involved and get excited, featuring the 2026 toolkit, resources, a social media suite, state proclamations, and more!

https://fasdunited.org/fasd-awareness-month-2026/