Navigating Substance Abuse in the Legal Industry: Understanding risks and implementing strategies for prevention and wellness

Patricia McCartney
Patricia McCartney | Herb N-Wellness

Dr. Patricia “Patti” Wilhite McCartney is a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Animal Naturopathic Doctor, Cognitive Wellness Coach, and a licensed Texas attorney.

On-Demand: April 17, 2023

Navigating Substance Abuse in the Legal Industry: Understanding risks and implementing strategies for prevention and wellness

$95.00 1 hour CLE

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Program Summary

Despite its complexity, it is essential to understand the risks associated with substance abuse and the importance of taking proactive steps to address the issue. Substance abuse can have serious implications for the legal industry, and it is essential to take preventative measures to reduce the risk of professional and personal peril.

This program explores both sides of the issue by examining the root causes which lead to substance abuse within the legal profession and delves into the connection between depression, addiction and how to implement strategies to address the underlying sources before they become destructive. For those suffering with substance abuse, discover key strategies and positive practices that can aid you in your journey toward wellness.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Understand the professional pitfalls which can lead to addiction
  • Learn how to identify common culprits that contribute to substance abuse
  • Discover evidence-based solutions and natural therapeutics to incorporate in any substance abuse protocol
  • Understand the role of toxic thoughts and the benefits of emotion detox
  • Discover successful strategies for overcoming the grip of addiction

Date: May 31, 2023

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Patricia McCartney_Herb N_Wellness_ FedBarPatricia McCartney | Herb N-Wellness

Dr. Patricia “Patti” Wilhite McCartney is a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Animal Naturopathic Doctor, Cognitive Wellness Coach, and a licensed Texas attorney. Dr. Patti is the founder of TheLawyer-Doctor.net, which focuses on legal/attorney wellness services and products and DrPattiMcCartney.com, an online wellness platform for people and their pets. In addition to being a nationally recognized CLE Presenter and Speaker, Dr. Patti has written and been featured in multiple articles and is the author of “Lawyers with Legacies”.

Agenda

I. Understand the professional pitfalls which can lead to addiction | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

II. Learn how to identify common culprits that contribute to substance abuse | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

III. Discover evidence-based solutions and natural therapeutics to incorporate in any substance abuse protocol | 2:20pm – 2:35pm

IV. Understand the role of toxic thoughts and the benefits of emotion detox | 2:35pm – 2:45pm

V. Discover successful strategies for overcoming the grip of addiction | 2:45pm – 3:00pm