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Addiction

An Inner Turmoil: The Adoptee Struggling with Addiction and Challenges in Recovery

By Lisa Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC | September 6, 2018

In my decade of helping adults struggling with addiction, often I work with people who are adopted or have spent time in foster care. I believe that the root cause of addictive behavior in many cases lies in a deep feeling of inner turmoil, disconnection, low self worth, and overwhelming fear and anxiety.

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