Articles

Aug./Sept. 2003 Utah Bar Journal

CLICK HERE to read a variety of articles published in the Aug./Sept. 2003 issue of the Utah Bar Journal.  The bulk of the issue was dedicated to LHL.  The articles address issues such as: relapse prevention, successful relationships, suicide, substance abuse, law management tips, personal recovery stories and other important information about Laywers Helping Lawyers.  Please read all of these articles if you haven't already. 

CLICK HERE to read "Stress Management" by Dr. Lynn Johnson.  This article includes the causes of stress, a self assessment, warning signs and prevention suggestions.  This article was published in the Jan./Feb. 2003 issue of the Utah Bar Journal. 

CLICK HERE to read "A Look at Lawyers Helping Lawyers" by Rich Uday.  This article outlines a brief history of LHL and our purpose.  This article was also published in the Jan./Feb. 2003 issue of the Utah Bar Journal. 

CLICK HERE to read articles from the Oct./Nov. 2004 edition of the ABA’s GP/Solo magazine captioned “More Bumps in the Road.”  The issue features articles about helping lawyers with substance abuse, mental health, and other problems, navigate their way to recovery and well-being.  Other articles address important lawyer-life issues such as coping with grief, eating disorders, and various stressors linked to burnout and unhappiness. 

CLICK HERE to read articles from the magazine called GPSOLO that is created by the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of the ABA.  This particluar issue from 2001 is titled Bumps in the Road.  The issue is packed with artilces related to addiction and substance abuse.

CLICK HERE to review an article written by the late Jack Morgan, Jr., on the subject of "Mental Illness, Addiction and Attorneys."

Jan./Feb. 2003 Utah Bar Journal
GPSolo 2004
Helpful Links

There are hundreds of links on the Internet that can offer comfort, support and direction.  Listed below are a few of the most common resources that can assist in educating about these serious problems.  However, we encourage anyone who thinks they may have a problem to seek a professional referral through LHL or elsewhere.

Depression/Stress

National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/index.cfm or

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publist/nih02_5084.cfm

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: http://www.samhsa.gov

Albert Ellis Institute: http://www.rebt.org/
Internet Mental Health: http://www.mentalhealth.com/
Suicide Prevention: http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
Dr. John Grohol's Psych Central: http://psychcentral.com/
Walkers in Darkeness-online depression support group: http://www.walkers.org/
The Samaritans-online support group: http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/samaritans.htm
The National Mental Health Association: http://www.nmha.org/
Healthtouch: http://www.healthtouch.com

Addiction/Substance Abuse

Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Recovery http://alcoholmd.com

National Institute on Drug Abuse: http://www.nida.nih.gov

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/

Salt Lake Central Office: http://www.saltlakeaa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/

Cocaine Anonymous: http://www.ca.org/

Gamblers Anonymous: http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/

Narcotics Anonymous: http://www.na.org/

Overeaters Anonymous: http://www.overeatersanonymous.org/

Nicotine Anonymous: http://nicotine-anonymous.org/

Debtors Anonymous: http://www.debtorsanonymous.org/

Recovering Couples Anonymous: http://www.recovering-couples.org/

Sex Addiction: http://www.sa.org/

Emotions Anonymous: www.emotionsanonymous.org/

Marijuana Anonymous: http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/

Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://www.codependents.org/

Adult Children of Alcoholics: http://www.adultchildren.org/

Internet Addiction: http://alcoholism.about.com/library/weekly/aa990830.htm 

            Or: http://www.netaddiction.com/

Alanon: http://www.al-anon.org/

Smokeless Tobacco Addiction: www.quitsmokeless.org