BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP ARTICLES

FROM THE CUMBERLAND NEWS

September 2001

BVT Supports Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day

 There are extreme risks when drinking alcohol during pregnancy.  The result is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which can produce irreversible effects in the fetus, ranging from mild learning disabilities to major physical, mental and intellectual impairment.  In addition, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  and Conduct Disorder can be traced directly to alcohol exposure during pregnancy as the cause of damage to the developing brain. 

 The ARC of Atlantic County, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health and Atlantic Prevention Resources promote awareness and education regarding the harmful consequences of the use of alcohol during pregnancy.  We know that FAS is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol during her pregnancy.

 Buena Vista Township Mayor Chuck Chiarello along with support of the Township Committee recently passed a proclamation in support of local awareness.

 In order to foster community health, it is imperative that the citizens of Buena Vista Township be committed to the prevention of FAS.  Therefore, Buena Vista Township has joined all Fetal Alcohol Syndrome campaigns within the State of New Jersey, the United States of America, and Worldwide and has proclaimed Sunday, September 9, 2001 as:  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day.