The addicted lawyer : tales of the bar, booze, blow, and redemption by Cuban, Brian, author instant download

The addicted lawyer : tales of the bar, booze, blow, and redemption by Cuban, Brian, author instant download

xxii, 243 pages ; 23 cm, Brian Cuban was a successful lawyer--and an addict. With a famous last name and a successful career as a lawyer, Brian was able to hide his clinical depression and alcohol and cocaine addictions--for a while. Today, as an inspirational speaker in long-term recovery, Brian looks back on his journey with honesty, compassion, and even humor as he reflects both on what he has learned about himself and his career choice and how the legal profession enables addiction. The book takes an in-depth look at why there is such a high percentage of problematic alcohol use and other mental health issues in the legal profession. What types of therapies work? Are 12-step programs the only answer? Brian also includes interviews with experts on the subject as well as others in the profession who are now in recovery, Includes endnotes, Introduction: Meet the addicted lawyer -- The life of Brian -- The secret life of Brian -- Who's to blame? -- I may not have been asked to the prom, but I could drink with my friends -- College daze -- Big-haired barbies, booze, and blow -- Liar's dance -- My reel life in addiction -- Chasing paper, booze, and belonging -- Beyond the study : acing exams and addiction -- Do you really want to be a lawyer? -- From the bar to the bar -- Working hard and playing hard : playing hard and hardly working -- When bars collide -- Hollywood nights and hungover days -- Many women, one love; rock bottom is relational -- Sick is not weak : where to turn -- Recovery is no yellow brick road -- A leap of faith -- Epilogue