In the popular 1973 movie “Paper Chase,” a first-year law student at Harvard Law School struggles with balancing his coursework and his relationship with the daughter of his sternest professor. Nowadays an updated version of this film classic might more realistically show students balancing grueling class schedules with attempts to unwind with alcohol and drugs.
Given the current double whammy of a flooded job market for new lawyers coupled with student megaloans, many of today’s law students are experiencing tremendous financial pressures. Some who suffer from anxiety or depression may turn to self-medicating with alcohol and various pharmaceutical props. Unfortunately, law students grappling with substance use and abuse issues can often suffer from muddled priorities as far as focusing on their coursework.
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