Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724

Raising awareness about the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

Hey guys. Episode 1 of Put Down Your Drink, Mom. A podcast dedicated to raising awareness on the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure. Listen on ⚓ https://t.co/AKaTxb05IE

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@COMM3724Sima That's a really great question.
There's a great deal of stigma associated with this disorder. So out of fear of being judged or shamed, some people are less likely to seek help. And this makes it difficult to address this issue.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@COMM3724Sima There is no cure for FASD yet. But therapy can be useful. FASD symptoms vary from person to person, so the type of therapy depends on the person’s symptoms and circumstances.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@LaylaAd83001947 @anchor What are the common signs of malnutrition? And how can we address this issue?

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@LaylaAd83001947 @anchor So glad I came across this - I learned a lot! Before listening, I was under the impression that malnutrition refers to a lack of nutrients only.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@comm3724Calvin What is the most common reason for PTSD in South Africa?

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

This is such a sad reality.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@Comm3724Ntsiki This is quite interesting. But are the figures always this devastating or is it because of the 2020 situation?

[@Jardim_Comm3724 @3724Jardim]

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[NtsikiCOMM3724 @Comm3724Ntsiki]

South African unemployment figures at the beginning of the year 2020 by race and gender.
#UnemploymentInSA
#hOURDIGNITY

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@3724Comm Thank you, Sir

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

Hey guys. Episode 1 of Put Down Your Drink, Mom. A podcast dedicated to raising awareness on the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure. Listen on ⚓ https://t.co/AKaTxb05IE

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@ThomasHComm3724 @anchor You mentioned that some people tend to skip medication when sick, why is that?
What are the dangers of skipping anti-malaria drugs?

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@COMM3724Sima Do you think enough is being done to raise awareness on this issue?
And what are the impacts of teenage pregnancy?

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@MTcomm3724 Many pregnant women use alcohol as a coping mechanism. It is an unfortunate reality. Others are simply unaware of the effects of drinking during pregnancy, and some believe that drinking in moderation is acceptable during pregnancy.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a birth defect caused by mothers drinking alcohol while pregnant. The effects of this condition include mental, physical, behavioral and learning disabilities.

[Put Down The Drink, Mom_COMM3724 @COMM3724Nyambe]

@MokgageComm3724 I was wondering the same thing. But according to what I've read so far, some women use alcohol as a coping mechanism, while others are simply unaware of the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.

[RadebeComm3724 @RComm3724]

South Africa is one of the highest HIV prevelance rates and the reason for that is biological and social, including the high rates of poverty, unemployment and teenage pregnancy. This health issue it has killed 7.7 million people and still people are getting infected.

[NdlovuComm3724 @NdlovuComm3724]

“Almost 6 out of 10 adolescent and adult drinkers engage in heavy binge drinking: 70.8% of male and 33,7% of female drinkers, higher than both the regional and global averages.“

[The Safe Haven Podcast Show @Comm3724Mpon]

Mental health disorders are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking as well as behavior. They can cause problems with regards to functioning in social, family and other areas.
https://t.co/0OBP87mvyA

[MyacaCOMM3724 @COMM3724Myaca]

There is no "safe" amount of alcohol that a pregnant women can drink. And there is no time during pregnancy when it’s considered safe to drink alcohol, either.

[MarobeCOMM3724 @Comm3724Marobe]

Substance abuse is a widespread social problem within South Africa, the extent of which is unknown. Users become completely dependent and are vulnerable to many physical & psychological issues attributed to it. For example,kidney failure,depression,paranoia & heart failure .