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Justices mull mandatory drug education for Nevada lawyers

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While studies suggest lawyers have a higher rate of drug and alcohol abuse and mental problems than other professions, the Nevada Supreme Court isn't sure ordering one hour a year of education is the answer. The court Monday heard a petition from …
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1 in 5 would-be lawyers in Nevada has had substance-abuse problems

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It has petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court to require attorneys to take one hour of education each year "in substance abuse, addictive disorders and or mental health issues that impair professional competence." The petition, signed by Bar President …
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Prescription painkiller abuse key topic of Drug Summit

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The 14 community coalitions in Nevada, known as the Nevada Statewide Coalition Partnership–and including the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties–studied possible strategies to address this issue in Nevada during its statewide Drug …
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