Substance Use Disorder

Laura Valentino

Breaking the Silence: The Power of Recovery and Support in the Legal Profession

A lawyer's journey from secrecy and shame of alcoholism/cocaine addiction to recovery and openness.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

How to Support a Loved One Who Has a Substance Use Disorder

How to help a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

One way judges can help decrease the stigma of mental health disorders

Substance use/mental health disorders are not a choice, but our language and terminology in how we describe them is.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

4 ways judges can promote wellness

It is no surprise that the world we live in will always include sudden change, uncertainty and stress. In addition to this, judges have...

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

How to save a life

If your friend, colleague, or family member were slowly dying from a substance use disorder or a mental health issue, what would you do?

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

What's your story?

When you share your story and speak openly about your struggles, it helps others tell their stories and seek help.

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

Are you a lawyer who helps other lawyers?

We throw these words around—words such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD—but do we understand their meanings?

Scott R. Mote, Esq.

What happens when you call OLAP?

This is what happens when you call the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program.