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Lawyers' alcoholism.

R Frances, G Alexopoulos, V Yandow

    Advances in Alcohol & Substance Abuse
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Lawyers with alcoholism often have co-occurring psychiatric issues and initially resist treatment. Despite poor prognosis, inpatient care led to better-than-expected outcomes, including abstinence and improved job performance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Addiction Medicine
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Lawyers represent a professional group susceptible to alcoholism.
    • Co-occurring psychiatric disorders are common in individuals with substance use disorders.
    • Work-related issues frequently precipitate treatment seeking for alcoholism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and treatment outcomes of lawyers admitted to an inpatient alcohol treatment service.
    • To explore the impact of psychiatric comorbidities on treatment response in this professional group.

    Main Methods:

    • A study of twelve lawyers with alcoholism admitted to inpatient treatment.
    • Assessment of psychiatric comorbidities, reasons for admission, staff perceptions, and treatment outcomes.

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    Main Results:

    • The study group frequently presented with additional psychiatric problems, notably affective disorders.
    • Admissions were predominantly triggered by work-related difficulties.
    • Patients exhibited initial treatment resistance and elicited negative staff perceptions regarding prognosis.
    • Despite initial challenges, treatment outcomes, including abstinence and job performance, exceeded expectations.

    Conclusions:

    • Lawyers with alcoholism, despite psychiatric comorbidities and initial resistance, can achieve favorable treatment outcomes with inpatient care.
    • Addressing work-related triggers and staff perceptions is crucial for successful alcohol treatment in this population.