In this episode, we talk with Eric Webber of Caron Treatment Centers about the effects of alcohol and other substances on the legal industry and what administrators and employees can do to limit alcohol dependence at their firms. Don’t miss Webber’s tips for creating an effective strategy to help employees who may be struggling and how to plan events that don’t revolve around alcohol. Spoiler alert: Childhood games such as “Duck Duck Goose” can provide nostalgia and drink-free fun.
Check out the Legal Management article, “An Honest Conversation About Alcohol and Legal,” to learn more about how firms are trying to reduce the prevalence of alcohol at their organizations. Click here to listen to the article or download the PDF.
Speaker Bio:
Eric Webber is Program Director for the Legal Professionals Program and Senior Clinician for Specialty Services at Caron Treatment Centers. He provides direct care through specialty lectures and counseling sessions focused on relapse, addiction interaction disorders, work/professional related issues and other targeted needs. Since 2007, Webber has been a clinician at Caron working specifically with adult men and relapse patients in both primary and extended care settings. Prior to his time at Caron, Webber worked as a counselor in an outpatient setting treating those with mental health issues, as well as substance abuse issues. Webber is a certified alcohol and drug counselor and certified clinical supervisor and holds a certificate of competency in problem gambling. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University and a master’s degree from Alvernia University, Pennsylvania.