
Alcohol
Drinking can seem like a way to cope with the stress of working in law, but if you recognise certain warning signs, it could be doing you more harm than good. Find out more about how to get help if you’re worried.
Drinking can seem like a way to cope with the stress of working in law, but if you recognise certain warning signs, it could be doing you more harm than good. Find out more about how to get help if you’re worried.
Addiction in law can involve alcohol, drugs, gambling, or even work itself. Getting support and talking to someone can really help you recover and feel better.
If you find yourself reaching for a bottle or sighing with relief at a well-deserved glass of wine at the end of a stressful day, then you are not alone. Far more people than you can imagine do the same thing, and many of them feel ashamed that they do.
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Steve shares his struggle with alcohol and addiction in the legal sector, its impact on his life and career, and offers hope and practical advice for employers and anyone ready to begin recovery.
“In my late 20s I crashed a car and was banned from driving. My occasional forgetfulness had become regular blackouts during which I lost many hours at a time. At times I suspected what everyone else now realised: I was an alcoholic.”
George shares how a harmful online gambling addiction left him struggling, but with support and recovery he turned his life around – inspiring him to pursue a legal career to help others.
Episode 5: LawCare’s Gemma Matthews talks to Andy Ramage about how a tactical break from alcohol could be just what you need to reduce your anxiety, sleep better, feel happier and perform better at work.