Attorneys and Adderall: Disciplinary Case Shines Spotlight on Drug's Benign Image and Popularity Among Lawyers
Adderall "can be a very seductive medication," said Stacey Dougan, a former Big Law attorney-turned-mental-health counselor. "You get this surge of energy, and can be very focused and get a lot done."
July 13, 2021 at 05:00 AM
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Mental HealthThe original version of this story was published on New Jersey Law Journal
The case of a former McCarter & English attorney who was arrested for possession of Adderall highlights attitudes that foster use of the drug by lawyers and law students.
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