We all know about the horrifying opioid crisis.
But, the silent crisis many of us are unaware of is the fact that birth parents with addiction issues are often unable to raise their own children. In many cases--over 3,000 right now in this country--their parents are raising them.
Dr. Andrew Adesman is the author of The Grandfamily Guidebook, which offers practical, inspiring tips and advice on how to cope with difficult birth parents, legal, financial, and medical issues, and most importantly, how to enjoy this gift of a new life of caring for babies and children... again!
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Encore Episode: The Silent Epidemic
Guest
: Andrew Adesman, MD
From the Show: Rewired Radio
Summary: The silent crisis many of us are unaware of is the fact that birth parents with addiction issues are often unable to raise their own children
Air Date: 1/14/19
Duration: 22:23
Host: Erica Spiegelman
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