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Substance Abuse: Competency In Times of Crisis

Addressing the Impact of Stress and Isolation on Lawyers Post-COVID

Created byNew Media Legal Publishing, Inc.
IntermediateUpdated Mar 29, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand the prevalence of substance use and mental health issues among lawyers: Explore why lawyers are at a higher risk for these disorders.
  • check_circleExamine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on legal professionals: Learn how the pandemic has increased stress, isolation, and its impact on mental well-being.
  • check_circleDiscover ways to support colleagues struggling with substance use: Learn strategies to provide support to fellow lawyers facing these challenges.
  • check_circleGain insights from recovery professionals: Understand how organizations like The Other Bar assist lawyers and judges in recovery.
  • check_circleAddress the stigma and encourage seeking help: Learn about the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health and seeking assistance in the legal field.

About This Course

Lawyers are much more likely than other professions to suffer from substance use and mental health disorders due to the high-stress nature of our work and a culture that encourages us to be self-reliant.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing stress and isolation among lawyers has made this problem even worse, particularly for the newest members of the bar. Our experts discuss this alarming trend and what we can do to help ourselves and our colleagues during these difficult times.

This program is co-presented by The Other Bar.  The Other Bar is a network of recovering lawyers and judges throughout California, dedicated to assisting others within the profession who are suffering from alcohol and substance abuse problems. The Other Bar is a private, non-profit corporation, was founded on the principle of anonymity and provides services in strict confidentiality.  Participation in programs sponsored by The Other Bar is voluntary and open to all California lawyers, judges and law students.  For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.otherbar.org 

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 1h 3m

  • videocamSubstance Abuse: Competency In Times of Crisis
    Duration 63:25

Your Instructors

New Media Legal Publishing, Inc.

Legal Technology & Education

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New Media Legal Publishing, Inc. is a legal publishing company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops, produces, markets, and distributes innovative legal education content for law firms and companies.For more information about NMLP and its products, please visit http://www.newmedialegal.com.

Jim Heiting

Jim Heiting, Former President, State Bar of California (2005-2006), Partner, Heiting & Irwin, Riverside, CA

Jim Heiting is a trial attorney and managing partner of Heiting & Irwin in Riverside, California. Jim is a former President of the State Bar of California, the Riverside County Bar Association, and The Other Bar.

Greg Dorst

Greg Dorst, Southern California Consultant to The Other Bar, Certified Addition Specialist, Riverside, CA

Greg Dorst is a former prosecutor and defense attorney who currently works full time in the recovery field. Greg is a Certified Addiction Specialist, frequent lecturer on chemical dependency and a trainer of staff at recovery and treatment facilities. Greg is also the Southern California Consultant to The Other Bar.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.7 out of 5
Student's Choice
118 reviews
  • SC
    Shari C.
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    Yes, very insiteful and inspirational.

  • MD
    Mark D.
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    It was informative and satisfies a California specific MCLE requirement.

  • RF
    Rachel F.
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    very helpful course.

  • BD
    Bonnie D.
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    Honest presentation

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