Alcohol
FASD
FASS
Bissell Centre
Community
100
True or False- Alberta has a private liquor distribution system.
True! Alberta is the only province to have a completely privatized retail liquor industry.
100
True or False- Health Canada estimates that 1 in 1000 babies are affected with FASD.
FALSE! Health Canada estimates that 9/1000 births are affected. In Alberta they estimate that ~450 babies are being born each year which is more than 1/day! :(
100
FASS stands for...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum of Services.
100
When was the Bissell Centre founded?
In 1910 which means that Bissell has been around for 103 years now!
100
True or False- There are no other programs for FASD specific services in Edmonton.
False! Other agencies with services include: Catholic Social Services, Elizabeth Fry Society, Bosco Homes, Elves Special Needs Society, CASA etc...
200
True or False- Women have more of a protective stomach enzyme so it takes less time to metabolize alcohol?
False! Women have LESS of a protective stomach enzyme so it takes LONGER to metabolize alcohol.
200
True or False- Everyone who is diagnosed with FASD will have some kind of distinct facial characteristic.
FALSE- actually only about 2% of individuals will have the typically known facial characteristics. We like to talk about FASD being an invisible disability.
200
True or False- The PCAP Partner Advocate only works with partners of PCAP participants at Bissell.
False! A partner can be connected to a woman in any of the PCAP programs in Edmonton and surrounding areas. There are other PCAP programs at CSS and Bosco Homes.
200
In what month does Bissell host the Round Dance?
October- the Round Dance is an opportunity to remember those community members who have passed away in the last year.
200
True or False- An adult can get an FASD assessment at the Glenrose Hospital in Edmonton.
True! The Glenrose Hospital has Adult FASD Clinical Services. There's also a pediatric clinic for children 7-17 years old.
300
How many drinks does a male need to have in one sitting for it to be considered a 'binge'?
4-5 drinks! For women it is 3-4 drinks!
300
Is there a blood test to find out if you have FASD?
Nope- Although, interestingly new funding was just secured to try to find a biological marker so that there could be! It'll be at least 10 years until this would be made available though.
300
Do individuals have to have an FASD diagnosis to work with an Adult Advocate?
No! They can be suspected or diagnosed.
300
In what year did the Bissell West building open?
2006- Wow! Thankfully we now have more space for all of our fabulous programs!
300
How many FASD service networks are there in Alberta?
12! They are: Mackenize Regional FASD Network, Northwest Alberta FASD Network, Northeast Alberta FASD Network, Northwest Central Alberta FASD Network, Lakeland Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Society, Edmonton Fetal Alcohol Network, Prairie Central FASD Network, Central Alberta FASD Network, Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network, Southeast Alberta FASD Network, South Alberta FASD Network.
400
True or False-10oz of wine is considered a standard drink.
False- 5oz of wine is considered a standard drink. For hard alcohol it is 1.5oz and for beer and coolers it is 12oz.
400
Can FASD be passed along from mom to baby?
No- there is no genetic information that is passed along as far as we know.
400
What does PCAP stand for? And...how many PCAP workers do we have?
Parent Child Assistance Program...and we have 2 workers!
400
What was the original name of the FASD program when it first started at Bissell?
Well Community Well Families- the name was changed to FASS in 2008ish...!
400
FASS is a part of EFAN. What does EFAN stand for?
Edmonton Fetal Alcohol Network. EFAN works to enhance the capacity of our community to prevent FASD and support those impacted by FASD through coordinated planning, collaboration, education, service delivery and advocacy.
500
True or False- Alcohol causes more damage to a developing baby than heroin does.
True! As of today, alcohol is the most harmful substance for a developing fetus that we know of. Help us to spread the word!
500
True or False- In Edmonton, children can be diagnosed with FASD from birth.
False- In Edmonton, children under 7 are not diagnosed.
500
FASS has their very own music video with cameos from staff and participants. What is the name of the music video?
"You Can Choose" Check it out on youtube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1D7g2NoESE) or the Bissell website! Also, download the free ringtone :)
500
Did Bissell ever have a shelter?
YES! In 1962 the Transient Men's Shelter opened at the Bissell Annex.
500
True or False- September 9th is National FASD Day.
FALSE! That is the correct day (representing the 9 months of pregnancy on the 9th day of the 9th month) but...it's INTERNATIONALLY recognized!
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