Adoption and Addiction

Hey! Am I Adopted podcast

In this episode, Emily and Gene Trowbridge discuss addiction in adoptees. They explore the reasons why adoptees may be more likely to become addicted, including the trauma of being separated from their biological parents at birth. They also discuss the impact of multiple placements and the need for stability in a child's life. The conversation delves into coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse and risky sexual behavior, that some adoptees may turn to as a way to deal with their trauma. Overall, the episode sheds light on the unique challenges faced by adoptees and the importance of understanding and supporting them. This conversation explores the impact of adoption on addiction and coping mechanisms. The chapters cover topics such as early risky sexual behavior, coping with abandonment, adolescent pregnancy, depression and suicide attempts, adverse childhood experiences, coping mechanisms, genetic predisposition and coping, adoption as a selfish act, adoption as a generational choice, the importance of sharing information, resources for adoptees with addiction, and a conclusion.
Story Notes:

• Reason for Choosing the Topic
• Loss and Abandonment
• Multiple Placements and Trauma
• Coping Mechanisms
• Special Needs Arising from Adoption Loss
• Risky Sexual Behavior
• Coping with Abandonment
• Adolescent Pregnancy
• Depression and Suicide Attempts
• Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Adoption as a Selfish Act
• Adoption as a Generational Choice
• The Importance of Sharing Information
• Resources for Adoptees with Addiction