Addiction

I Miss My Dad

I'm not always successful in living up to his standards, but I try.

My Sobriety Itself Is Almost Old Enough To Drink

At that first AA meeting, it seemed like half the people in the room were lawyers I knew.

Are Addiction Secrets Holding You Back?

We all have secrets, but the addiction secrets are some of the worst.

It’s Day 1, And I’m Terrified

I was lucky. I have a close family. That’s a privilege.

Dealing With Collective Trauma

Since the events of July 13, I've felt depressed, helpless, angry, anxious, and many other emotions that go along with traumatic events. It's OK to feel those things.

Tracking My Sobriety Through Dallas Mavericks Trips To The NBA Finals

The first time the Mavs went to the finals, I was a cocaine-snorting mess. Things have changed over the years.

Going From FOMO To JOMO In Early Sobriety

Fear of missing out is common in early sobriety. Here is how I dealt with it.

That First Night Out Newly Sober

The first restaurant or social event in early sobriety can be terrifying. The key is to have a plan going in.

My Early Days In Recovery

Someone asked me what my first few days in recovery were like. Here is what I remember.

The Peter Principle Of Excessive Drinking

You don't have to be an alcoholic for drinking to negatively impact your life.

Why *Does* The Legal Profession Suffer From So Many Addiction Issues?

Stress definitely plays a role.

Legal Conference Exhibitors Giving Away Alcohol

The vendor certainly knew its audience.

Sobriety At 62, Some Thoughts

There's only one prerequisite to recovery.

The Intersection Of Resilience And Failure

I was recently asked how I was able (finally) to pass the Texas Bar Exam while also struggling with cocaine addiction and alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). Here is my answer.

Biglaw Chair Opens Up About His Struggles With Alcoholism

We need to talk openly about addiction in the legal profession.