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Women Face Unique Health Risks from Alcohol: Social Workers Are Key to Prevention

Kim Simpson 0 51
In honor of National Women’s Health Week (May 11–17), social workers can discuss unique health risks from alcohol with clients. In these conversations, it’s important to share that there is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink. All types of alcohol can be harmful, including wine, beer, and liquor. If a client who is pregnant is using alcohol, the safest thing to do is to stop drinking. Every day...
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