10/30/2026
Commentary: "Awareness of addiction only leaves us with a general understanding of the problem. If we can better grasp recovery, then we are much closer — individually and globally — to uncovering a solution. Recognizing challenges in maintaining sobriety is imperative to supporting recovery efforts in the legal community, whether for yourself, a loved one or a colleague."
A 2016 study found that attorneys were at a heightened risk of experiencing mental health and substance use problems compared to the general population.
Read more from Dana Soeurt, a clinical case manager with the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, about the importance of understanding addiction recovery within the legal community.
In my opinion, we tend to talk less about the journey of recovery from addiction — what that looks like, the hope it brings and the challenges that come with it.