[mrsdjh]

DH and I have been researching international adoption and I noticed looking through some requirements of the parents from different countries that they mention something about alcoholism being a no-no?

My husband has been to treatment for alcohol, voluntarily, and I was wondering if this could cause any issues in the adoption process. He no longer drinks and I need to know if this will cause any problems.

Any information will help ....Thank you

[kidmd2b]

As long as you can demonstrate that he has been sober for a long period of time and has addressed his problem, it should be okay. The agency may make you get a letter from a doctor, psychologist, or sponsor confirming that he is no longer an alcoholic. I would ask the agency before signing with them and they can tell you what their expectations are, what different countries have as expectations and what you can do about it.
Cindy

[Disneycrazed]

I know that with the homestudy agency we used we were able to call them and ask them many questions before we even signed with them. They were wonderful. I would suggest doing that with a few agencies.