About This Course
The legal profession is not one of moderation. The stress, the workload and the hours all contribute to a culture of extremes. It is for this reason that the detection and prevention of substance abuse is such a critical issue in the legal profession and one that attorneys everywhere need to be apprised of. This CLE course, presented by Gary Lang, Esq. offers a detailed definition of addiction and the various behaviors that fall under the guidelines of addictive behaviors. The course will explain the substances classified as having the potential for abuse.
The course will also offer:
- An overview of alcoholism, gambling, sex and food addictions
- How disease is classified
- Ramifications of avoiding confrontation
- Specifics strategies to promote recovery
- Concluding Q & A