Record #:

42582

Author(s):

Lever, Suzanne

Abstract:

Encouraging these members of the legal community to seek help for mental health and/or substance abuse issues was Lever’s information about NC LAP. Highlighted were three facts: all communications with LAP are confidential; it is separate from the disciplinary arm of the State Bar; its website contains a wealth of information about LAP’s services. Also noted were research studies that confirm the substantial percentage of lawyers who experience mental health and/or substance abuse issues and their common barriers to treatment.

Source:

North Carolina State Bar Journal (NoCar KF 200 N67), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Winter 2016 , p32-33

Subject(s):

Lawyers and mental health ; Lawyers and substance abuse ; Lawyers--mental health issues--barriers to recovery ; Lawyers--substance abuse--barriers to recovery ; Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation--studies--lawyers ; NC Lawyer Assistance Program--see also NC LAP