September is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. This observance celebrates the millions of Americans who are in recovery from mental and substance use disorders, reminding us that treatment is effective and that people can and do recover. It also serves to help reduce the stigma and misconceptions that cloud public understanding of mental and substance use disorders, potentially discouraging others from seeking help.
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How opioids reshape your brain, and what scientists are learning about addiction
None of us has the brain we were born with. Brains grow and adapt. This process, called neuroplasticity, doesn’t end when you step out of the classroom. Even habits—reaching for cookies when stressed out, keeping your head down during staff meetings—cut “trails” in the brain throughout life that can be hard to overcome.
To read Ian Haydon’s complete article from Medical Xpress, click here.
NEW! You Can Now Make a Donation to JLAP Online
Did you know you can donate to JLAP online now?
You can now conveniently pay online via PayPal and Visa/Mastercard/Discover.
Simply go to our donation page to donate.
You will receive a letter from JLAP acknowledging your tax deductible donation.
The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and donations are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS. Your donation will help support the life-saving work of JLAP and further its mission to save lives and careers in the legal profession.
All proceeds will be dedicated to providing direct assistance to lawyers and judges in need of JLAP’s services. Thank you for your support!
Register for Camp JLAP 2019
June 28 – June 30
Solomon Conference Center in Loranger
We will return to the beautiful Solomon Conference Center in Loranger for a weekend filled with fellowship, fun and fantastic CLE’s, including ethics and professionalism.
First year was great, but the second will be even better! Afternoon yoga, fishing, and raffle prizes too!
All meals and CLE’s are included with your $100 registration.
Overnight accommodations are available, on a limited, first-come first-serve basis, for an additional fee. If interested in sharing a room, please call JLAP directly.
Click HERE to register.
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JLAP Clinical Case Manager at Tulane University Law Center’s Wellness Day
Jessica Duplantis visiting Tulane Law Center promoting Law School Student Health and Wellness.
ABA Journal – Your Voice – “Top Stories of the Week”
An open letter to potential law students: Know the truth
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Nicole Black.
With the recent news that some BigLaw starting salaries are rising to $190,000, it’s no wonder that law school continues to be a top destination for recent college graduates. However, the truth behind those starting salaries—and given the volatility of the legal job market and the effects of globalization and technology on the business of law—should give one pause before taking out $200,000 in school loans.
So the question remains: Should you go to law school? The answer, according to two legal industry experts: It depends.
Nicole Black and Heather Morse are two leading voices in the legal industry when it comes to discussing business of law trends, from the intersection of technology and the practice of law to the inner workings of successful law firms. Both are frequently asked for their advice by potential students considering law school. Here’s what they […]