Lawyers & Adderall Abuse: A Recipe For Disaster
Overworked? Abuse of even a 'benign' drug like Adderall is a sympton.
From Homeless On Heroin To Law Student
It's an excellent time for an uplifting story of recovery, resilience, and redemption.
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Non-Sequiturs: 04.20.17
* Just how long can we expect Neil Gorsuch to be on the Court? [Empirical SCOTUS] * Cherokee Nation is taking drug manufacturers to court over the opioid epidemic. [Turtle Talk] * Respect isn't weakness. [Katz Justice] * President Trump is going after LL.M.s. [TaxProf Blog] * Where is the line between the First Amendment and a bad decision? [The Hill] * High school "it girls" don't make partner. [Law and More]
I Think My Boss Is A Cocaine Addict. Now What?
What are your obligations as an attorney if you discover information like this?
Colons, Cocaine & Cancer
Addiction can kill in many ways...
A Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self
In a profession that is wrapped around holding in such feelings however, the past is often the most difficult barrier to breach.
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Why Are Lawyers So Afraid?
In the legal profession there's a fear of disclosure and career consequences over long term recovery.
Embracing Middle Age Sober
A wonderful lifetime in long term-sobriety awaits. Embrace middle age sober. It’s a wonderful place to be.
The Insanity Of Addiction
Finding humor in recovery is important to many former addicts. Here's a story Brian Cuban uses gauge how chaotic things were in addiction.
The Bulimic Lawyer (And Law Student)
If you are suffering in silence as a law student or practicing lawyer, know that recovery is possible.
Profile In Recovery: From Prison To The Bar Exam
Christopher Poulos is an attorney who has overcome addiction to achieve his dreams. His story is inspiring.
Bar Exams, Booze, And Getting Busted
Be the sober one tonight. If you can’t manage that, it’s time to talk to people who can help you lay a path to recovery.
A Sober Navigation Of The Law Firm Holiday Party Circuit
Have a plan going in! Whatever route you choose, you don’t have to do it alone. Didn’t make it through the holiday circuit sober? That’s okay! Today’s the day to start again.
Gary Was A Great Lawyer When He Was Sober; Now He’s Gone
As we enter the holiday season and we are giving thanks for all the wonderful things in our lives, let’s also be mindful that it is a dark, triggering time for many.
What Addiction Movie Are You?
Which addiction movie most accurately reflects your journey -- whether it be the struggle, the recovery, or both?