News (Media Awareness Project) - US CA: Davis OKs Lawyers Drug Abuse Program |
| Title: | US CA: Davis OKs Lawyers Drug Abuse Program |
| Published On: | 2001-08-02 |
| Source: | Los Angeles Times (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-08-31 23:04:51 |
DAVIS OKS LAWYERS DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM
A program to help lawyers with substance abuse or mental health problems
was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gray Davis.
Modeled on a similar program for doctors, the attorney diversion and
assistance program will direct troubled lawyers to treatment programs and
services, as well as conduct education and outreach.
The state Bar of California will charge lawyers a $10 annual fee for the
program.
A program to help lawyers with substance abuse or mental health problems
was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Gray Davis.
Modeled on a similar program for doctors, the attorney diversion and
assistance program will direct troubled lawyers to treatment programs and
services, as well as conduct education and outreach.
The state Bar of California will charge lawyers a $10 annual fee for the
program.
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