The legal profession has high levels of drug abuse. If you or someone you care about is using alcohol or other substances in a way that undermines well-being, relationships or productivity, this page is a good place to get started.
Connecticut’s lawyer assistance program, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, also offers a self-diagnosis quiz
Support for Making Changes
Yale University’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Harm Reduction Initiative (AODHRI, aka “Audrey”) offers guidance on what to do in an emergency
You can always call Substance Abuse Counselor Marie Baker at 203-432-1891 or email marie.baker@yale.edu. Mental Health & Counseling is also available to address your concerns – 203-432-0290 (M-F 8:30-5:00) or Acute Care at 203-432-0123 (after hours).
Also, consider setting up a meeting with anyone in OSA to discuss your concerns about your own substance use, or that of a friend, roommate, or family member
LCL, Connecticut's lawyer assistance program, provides crisis intervention and referral services to members of the Connecticut legal community who are facing personal, mental health and addiction problems
Here are their guidelines on recognizing a substance abuse problem. All law students are eligible for up to six free sessions per year with a professional for issues including alcohol and substance abuse, stress, anxiety and depression. LCL also offers a peer support network of members who have successfully made it through recovery. 860-563-4900; Hotline-800-497-1422.
The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP)
