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October 7, 2024

The Myth of the High-Functioning Lawyer Addict

It is a myth that an individual seemingly functioning well at work could not also be an addict and suffering from severe emotional trauma. My own experience painted a picture of an individual who continued to maintain the façade of functionality at work despite the extent of my alcohol and drug use. I looked like a functional lawyer, but I
by Paul Jacobs

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