Utah substance abuse prevention advocates are asking for $71,000 in 2009 to launch a campaign against alcohol use that would focus on young, pregnant women.

"They are the most at-risk group but they aren't getting the message for some reason, agency staff members told the Legislature's Joint Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommitee…"

A proposed change in the state law (HB38) would allow the start of a public education and outreach program regarding substance and alcohol use that's especially harmful during pregnancy. Read more at DesertNews.com.

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