Celesq® Programs

Gambling - The Secret Addiction

Expired
Program Number
31241
Program Date
2021-08-27
CLE Credits
1

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers. **What about that “other” addiction – Gambling ?  

 

In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, Pennsylvania had added on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer and tablets, thus becoming one of the country’s largest gambling revenue producing states. With it came the compulsive gambler.  

 

This program will explore not only Gambling Disorder, but also the connection between gambling and the more well -known forms of impairment and why lawyers are at higher risk to develop problems. This problem has only been exacerbated by the stress, anxiety and isolation caused by COVID-19. The results are startling.  

 

Mr. Quinn will discuss:  

1. The early warning signs of impairment and how they relate to gambling disorders. Special attention will be given to the connection between COVID-19 and it’s impact on social isolation, stress, anxiety, depression and gambling disorders.  

2. The free services that Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers provides to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.  

3. A close look at existing barriers that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need will be provided and the role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession. 

4. Ethical considerations unique to the lawyer who suffers from a Gambling Disorder. 

Available in States

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Georgia
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Texas Self Study

Program Categories

  • (ADR) Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Administrative Law & Regulations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment & Labor Law
  • Federal Courts
  • Gaming
  • Health Care Law
  • Professional Development

PROGRAM CREDITS

  • Areas of Professional Practice : 1 Credit