Recovery from addiction is a deeply personal journey that often goes unnoticed in demanding fields such as law. Brian Cuban, known as The Addicted Lawyer, has dedicated himself to sharing his experiences and insights on the matter with the world, to demonstrate that redemption is indeed achievable.
A University of Pittsburgh School of Law alumnus, Cuban spent his early legal career battling not only the demands of his profession but also alcohol and cocaine use. These dependencies were met with resolve on April 8, 2007, a date that now marks his triumph over a lifestyle that could have cost him his career, and quite possibly, his life.
As detailed in a video featured on Cuban’s blog The Addicted Lawyer, he discusses his proclivities with honesty and encourages others to seek help. His stories are not confined to his own experiences; he also writes about recovery topics in general, making his works accessible to anyone in need of guidance, whether or not they are associated with the legal profession.
His Amazon best-seller, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales Of The Bar, Booze, Blow & Redemption provides a more in-depth account of his journey from addiction to sobriety. This book, an open recounting of his experiences, has made it easier for those struggling with similar issues to understand their battles and seek help.
In a recent post titled My Early Days In Recovery on Above the Law, Cuban gives a brief overview of how the first few days of his recovery journey were like. This firsthand account gives readers a raw look into what the process of overcoming addiction actually entails.
For those who wish to contact Cuban for further discourse on the subject matter, he is readily reachable at brian@addictedlawyer.com. His willingness to discuss this often-shunned subject will undoubtedly bring greater awareness to the issues of addiction and recovery within the legal profession and beyond.