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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 492710" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>I have two adopted kids, both of whom had prenatal exposure. While they are not yet 18 and not substance abusers not now and maybe not ever, I definitely see some potential there. I feel like it is an uphill battle. It is adoption, prenatal exposure, and I also believe whatever genetic predisposition to substance abuse issues. I think that there is some genetic predisposition as well--so it is a perfect trifecta--birthmom's own substance abuse issues, prenatal injuries coupled with all the emotional baggage of adoption. Working hard to avoid the potential train wreck. </p><p></p><p>I want to thank you all for sharing your experiences, sad, inspiring, and everything in between. As someone who saw some addiction issues firsthand (father and brother) I somehow feel some kinship to those who post often on this board. </p><p></p><p>I'm working on the whole concept of detachment--a useful concept for dealing with adult difficult children no matter what their issues. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I just want to thank you all for all that you give here to others.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 492710, member: 2322"] I have two adopted kids, both of whom had prenatal exposure. While they are not yet 18 and not substance abusers not now and maybe not ever, I definitely see some potential there. I feel like it is an uphill battle. It is adoption, prenatal exposure, and I also believe whatever genetic predisposition to substance abuse issues. I think that there is some genetic predisposition as well--so it is a perfect trifecta--birthmom's own substance abuse issues, prenatal injuries coupled with all the emotional baggage of adoption. Working hard to avoid the potential train wreck. I want to thank you all for sharing your experiences, sad, inspiring, and everything in between. As someone who saw some addiction issues firsthand (father and brother) I somehow feel some kinship to those who post often on this board. I'm working on the whole concept of detachment--a useful concept for dealing with adult difficult children no matter what their issues. Anyway, I just want to thank you all for all that you give here to others. [/QUOTE]
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