For generations, drinking and, in some cases, drug use has been an embedded aspect of the lifestyle of law students and lawyers, tolerated as a relief valve for coping with a highly stressful line of work. As a result, lawyers have significantly elevated incidence of alcohol problems and depression.
In this practical webinar, you will review the scope, signs and symptoms, and potential consequences of substance use disorders among attorneys.
Among other things, you will learn about:
- The impact on professional and ethical functioning
- Contributing factors
- Pathways to prevention and recovery
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Appreciate the prevalence of substance use and disorders in the legal profession
- Determine how resulting problems can affect individuals, their careers, and the legal profession
- Recognize aspects of “lawyer culture” that can be obstacles to healthy functioning and may contribute to development of addictive behaviors
- Identify substance use problems and respond by taking constructive action
- Recommend treatment and support resources available to lawyers
Dr. Jeff Fortgang
Dr. Jeff Fortgang is licensed as both a psychologist and alcohol/drug counselor. His dissertation, internship, and fellowship focused on treatment of alcoholism. Dr. Fortgang held clinical and directorial positions at several Boston-area hospitals and clinics prior to taking on his role at Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, the Massachusetts "Lawyer Assistance Program" over 20 years ago. He also maintains a private practice in Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. He is co-author of the book, The Full Weight of the Law: How Legal Professionals Can Recognize and Rebound from Depression (ABA publication, 2017). He received his BA from Yale University and his PhD from Adelphi University.
CLE Credits (Law)
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In some CLE states, the course will be submitted to the bar after you register. If for any reason the course is not approved, we will fully refund your registration fee. If a state is listed on this course, then we are confident the course fits that state's standards and already is or will be approved for credit.
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Can I still receive Continuing Education Credits if I view the webinar recording instead of the live presentation?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Recorded webinars are not eligible for CLE credit in the following states: AR, KS, MS, NE, and RI. In all other jurisdictions, recorded programs are eligible for credit. In addition, CPE credit is not available for recorded webinars. Please note that recorded webinars are only eligible for a certain period of time based on the jurisdiction. To ask about your specific type of Continuing Education Credit or the requirements in your jurisdiction, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
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