This Adoptee Doctor Proves No One Is Beyond Healing

In this episode of Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope interviews Dr. Brett Furst, a clinical psychologist and adoptee who specializes in treating adult adoptees struggling with substance abuse and personality disorders. Dr. Furst shares his personal adoption story and the specialized treatment programs he developed after noticing adoptees weren't responding to traditional interventions.

Understanding the Gap

Dr. Furst discovered that adoptees in treatment took longer to recover and responded differently than non-adoptees despite presenting similar issues. His research revealed that adoptees are 1.7 times more likely to struggle with addiction, making up 7 to 15 percent of the treatment population. This insight led him to create the first inpatient programs addressing the intersection of adoption, attachment, and addiction.

Resources for Healing

Dr. Furst emphasizes that adoption creates an attachment break that can absolutely be healed at any stage of life. He recommends directories like Grow Beyond Words and Unraveling Adoption for finding adoption-competent therapists and encourages adoptive parents to address their own attachment patterns alongside their children.

This episode offers practical guidance for families navigating the connection between adoption and addiction while providing hope for lasting recovery.

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