Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies for Attorneys

Alcohol and substance abuse is a prevalent problem in the legal profession. Statistics show that the legal profession has higher rates of substance abuse than other professions. It is important for attorneys to be aware and equipped with the knowledge of how to respond to and prevent substance abuse.  

Attorneys will learn how to spot potential substance abuse issues, when reporting is necessary, and about the prevalence of substance and alcohol abuse in the legal profession. 

ANY and ALL attorneys are encouraged to attend due to the fact that substance abuse is so prevalent in the legal field.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Examine the prevalence of substance abuse in the legal profession.
2. Explore the ways the profession is responding to this crisis.
3. Evaluate the limitations of these responses.
4. Integrate the intersection of the ethical obligations for attorneys and how to deal with substance abuse.

Production Date: 11/5/2025 | Closed captioning (CC) available