The Impaired Advocate: Dealing with Addiction at the Root Cause Level

Despite its complexity, substance abuse impacts the legal profession at every level, often resulting in devastating outcomes. And yet, discussions about addiction commonly overlook preventative steps we can take to reduce the risk of professional and personal peril which may occur if left unaddressed.  

This program, presented by attorney and Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor Patricia McCartney, explores both sides of the issue by examining the root causes which lead to substance abuse within the legal profession. This course also explores the connection between depression and addiction, and how to implement successful strategies to address the underlying sources before they become destructive. For those attorneys suffering with substance abuse, this program will allow you to discover key strategies and positive practices that can aid you in your journey toward wellness.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the professional pitfalls which can lead to addiction in the legal profession

2. Identify common culprits that contribute to substance

3. Discover evidence-based solutions and natural therapeutics that any attorney can incorporate into a substance abuse protocol 

4. Review the role of toxic thoughts and the benefits of emotion detox within the legal profession

5. Discover successful strategies that attorneys can use to overcome the grip of addiction