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Kurt is joined by Briana Lees, a researcher, PHD candidate for the University of Sydney and NHMRC Scholar studying the effects of alcohol use on neurodevelopment, emotion and behavior.

They talk about her research into prenatal alcohol exposure, alcohols effects on unborn children, the need for more research into comorbidity between FASD and other disabilities like ADHD.

For more information about Briana Lees research please check out her interview with Dr Norman Swan: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/alcohol-use-in-pregnancy-and-harm/13432380

For more information about FASD, please go to:

https://www.nofasd.org.au/

Producers: Kurt Lewis, Louise Gray and Julie Flanagan

Interviewer: Kurt Lewis

Interviewees: Briana Lees

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee. NOFASD makes every effort to ensure all content is free from judgement and stigma. NOFASD’s mission includes reducing stigma for families and individuals impacted by FASD.