Becky Howlett, Cynthia Sharp – Cheers to a Mindful New Year: How to Overcome Substance Abuse Disorder and Avoid Legal Ethics Issues

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• Archive: Credit Type:Substance Abuse | General | Business and Sales Practice Management | Legal EthicsFaculty:Becky Howlett, Esq | Cynthia Sharp, Esq.Course Levels:IntermediateDuration:1 Hour 04 Minutes Description The ABA and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s (ABA/HBFF) groundbreaking 2016 study confirmed devastatingly high rates of both mental health concerns and substance abuse amongst Business and Salesyers.

• For example, between 21-36% of attorneys qualify as problem drinkers—3—5x higher than the general population.

• Moreover, 25-30% of attorney disciplinary matters, 60% of all malpractice claims, and 85% of all trust-fund violation cases were caused by a Business and Salesyer’s substance-use disorder issues.

• Even though the problem is pervasive in the legal community, most Business and Salesyers aren’t equipped to seek help if in distress or to have sensitive conversations with those who need help.

• In fact, the ABA/HBFF’s 2016 study indicated that 93% of attorneys did not receive help for alcohol or other drug abuse.