It is a major reason for attorney discipline and often the attorney with a substance abuse problem feels alone and helpless. Alcoholics Anonymous, The Other Bar and other 12-Step programs are there to help and support attorneys or their colleagues who are having trouble with alcohol or other drugs. Find out what these problems are all about and how you can help someone you know access them. Substance abuse is endemic in the legal profession, and it's not limited to attorneys. Discover what you can do about substance abuse and hear one judge's tale of personal recovery.
Substance abuse continues to be a growing problem in the professional world.
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