An attorney from Cedar Rapids has been charged with possession of a controlled substance after he allegedly obtained crack cocaine from a police informant. The attorney, Stanley Roush, is 52 years old. The story is here.
The legal profession provides one with a fulfilling career, to be sure. But it also includes a fair amount of stress, which can lead to substance abuse and even addiction.
The Iowa Lawyers Assistance Program reports the following “sobering” facts:
• Lawyers abuse alcohol at a 50- 80% higher rate than the general population.
• The incidence of depression among lawyers is twice as high as in the general population.
• According to a recent report of the ABA, studies indicate that more than 50 percent of all disciplinary cases involve impaired lawyers.
• The incidence of malpractice insurance claims are significantly higher among impaired attorneys.
• Lawyers suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction or depression often deny that they have problem.
Attorneys in Iowa who wish to speak to someone in confidence about substance abuse issues may contact the Iowa Lawyers Assistance Program.
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