Abstract
This article explores the challenges associated with identifying and diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in detoxification centers throughout the United States. Detoxification centers are natural entry points to the health care system for many individuals with complex health conditions. These facilities continue to be under utilized as a portal for screening, identifying, diagnosing, and treating patients with FASD. The purpose of this article is to increase awareness about the tremendous potential detoxification centers have for addressing these needs through the services they offer. Additionally, strategies for improving FASD services within these settings are discussed. This article assumes the reader has a basic understanding of FASD.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Jerrod; Mitten, Rae; Charette, Cody; and Rohret, Bob
(2016)
"Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Detoxification Centers: A Call on Withdrawal Management Professionals to Become FASD-Informed,"
Forensic Scholars Today: Vol. 2:
Iss.
4, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol2/iss4/4