Substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders are affecting lawyers throughout the United States at alarming rates. A recent study of licensed, employed attorneys nationwide found that more than 20 percent screened positive for “hazardous, harmful, and potentially alcohol-dependent drinking [1].” Anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and suicidal ideation were also commonly [...]
My dad recently came to visit me for nearly a week. We forgot about work and responsibilities, and after he left, I was able to look at the bigger picture of my life and what’s most important to me. More specifically, I realized that while I’ve been able to recover from my eating disorder for [...]
It is mind-blowing that women are so profoundly overlooked again and again. Just a moment of thought gives rise to a myriad of examples: the vote, sports, business, leadership—so many glass-ceilings! Low-and-behold, this problem extends into female sex addiction struggles also. Male sex addiction has been discussed for years, and yet only recently has the [...]
In the movement for the equality of rights for the LGBTQ community, the main focus is usually always drawn toward issues like marriage and employment. Health and wellbeing, in particular the issue of substance abuse, of the transgender population, barely warrants a comprehensive discussion. This is appalling in the face of a “disproportionately high” rate [...]
Are we not masters of looking back and saying, “How did I get here?” or, “What just happened?” Most of the people I meet with express a similar sentiment at some point. The reality is that we neglect to attend to our present moments and therefore we lose track of our experience, and any sexual addiction [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.