Engaging in Recovery is Like a Pig Wallowing in the Mud
Elizabeth McKissick likens recovery from substance use disorder to being a pig in mud: it's about self-management, socialization, and keeping clean.
Elizabeth McKissick likens recovery from substance use disorder to being a pig in mud: it's about self-management, socialization, and keeping clean.
One in 12 Americans has a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), but most people don’t reach out for help because of fear of stigma and the thought of abstinence. You don’t have to have SUD to assess your relationship with drugs and alcohol and you don’t have to wait until you hit “rock bottom” to make changes. Use the resources on this page to learn more about substance misuse, treatment, and recovery.
The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide and is heavily impacted by stress, mental health issues, and substance misuse. Youturn Health offers comprehensive support to privately help employees, help destigmatize blue collar workers getting help, and save lives.
Youturn Health peer coaches Zach and Lisa discuss how coaching works and also share their stories of success. As lead coaches, this is more than a job to them as they have both walked through grief and loss and tragedy.
Youturn Health Peer Coaches provide non-clinical support to help engage, educate, and support people and their families through issues around mental health, substance misuse, grief, and suicidal ideation. Learn more about how Peer Coaching works.