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Symmes Culbertson is the writer and producer of the short film Only the Good, which attempts to have a realistic look at prescription drug use in a college party environment. Only the Good became the first student project in LSU history to receive funding for its production and would premiere to overwhelming support from the Baton Rouge community, before going on to be shown at events nationwide. After graduating from LSU, Symmes pursued a career in film, currently, he works as a researcher for the documentary production company Insignia Films, and continues to moonlight as a freelance writer.

Singer and songwriter, Edwin McCain shares his journey from childhood dyslexia to addiction to his present-day life. He shares his success and failures and gives us some interesting ways to look at life. He is a talented musician, a wonderful father, and a great friend to all of us at youturn. You don’t want to miss this one!
Called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years by balancing his massive pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than rock concerts. After recording two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, McCain now performs upwards of 100 shows annually throughout the US as a solo artist, with his full band or his acoustic trio. Recently, he’s added orchestras to his repertoire, performing with symphonies in select markets where he brings his powerful songs to majestic new heights. Edwin is in recovery and is passionate about helping others achieve and maintain their own recovery from addiction.

Co-founder of youturn and CEO of FAVOR Greenville, Rich Jones, gives a splendid solo performance with his commentary on everything relating to addiction, addiction recovery, and everything in between.

Rich is recognized nationally as a subject matter expert on substance use disorder (SUD) and health care and recovery integration. He has testified to U.S. Congress on the topic and participated in widespread speaking engagements and technical consultations across the country. As CEO of the award-winning recovery support organization FAVOR Greenville—and as someone who is in recovery himself—Rich has helped over 8,000 families suffering from SUD with his messages of hope and positivity. His lectures are highly sought after, and his keen expertise and knowledge about recovery are the basis for youturn’s creation.

As a senior health care and non-profit executive and director since 2002, Rich has developed specialized skills across multiple domains, including mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery support services. Rich has logged over 40,000 coaching hours and is a Licensed Clinical SUD Specialist (“LCAS”), DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Certified Clinical Supervisor (“CCS”), Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (“CCDP”), Certified Employee Assistance Professional (“CEAP”), Certified ARISE Interventionist (“CAI”), and an EMDR Certified Trauma Therapist.

Co-founder of youturn and CEO of FAVOR Greenville, Rich Jones, gives a splendid solo performance with his commentary on everything relating to addiction, addiction recovery, and everything in between.

Rich is recognized nationally as a subject matter expert on substance use disorder (SUD) and health care and recovery integration. He has testified to U.S. Congress on the topic and participated in widespread speaking engagements and technical consultations across the country. As CEO of the award-winning recovery support organization FAVOR Greenville—and as someone who is in recovery himself—Rich has helped over 8,000 families suffering from SUD with his messages of hope and positivity. His lectures are highly sought after, and his keen expertise and knowledge about recovery are the basis for youturn’s creation.

As a senior health care and non-profit executive and director since 2002, Rich has developed specialized skills across multiple domains, including mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery support services. Rich has logged over 40,000 coaching hours and is a Licensed Clinical SUD Specialist (“LCAS”), DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Certified Clinical Supervisor (“CCS”), Co-Occurring Disorder Professional (“CCDP”), Certified Employee Assistance Professional (“CEAP”), Certified ARISE Interventionist (“CAI”), and an EMDR Certified Trauma Therapist.

Graham Boyd joins our podcast to discuss his strategy to gain FDA approval for prescribing currently illegal drugs for psychiatric disorders.

Graham Boyd is an attorney specializing in political efforts to reform drug laws and end mass incarceration.

As the founding director of New Approach PAC, Graham has led the opinion research, legal drafting, and campaign design for cannabis reform measures throughout the United States, compiling a 13-0 record of statewide ballot measure victories. Since 2010, he has led an ongoing opinion research project on voter views about cannabis reform, creating a data set that has guided political strategy and messaging on these issues. He also advises the leading group of philanthropists who support cannabis reform nationally.

Previously, Graham was the founding director of the national ACLU’s Drug Law Reform Project, a national litigation project addressing civil rights and civil liberties consequences of punitive drug policies. Among the many cases he argued in the Supreme Court and federal appellate courts, he advanced a strategy that restored judicial discretion in sentencing for drug crimes, the first step toward legislation and Executive Orders that dramatically reduced drug sentences.

Graham has helped guide national efforts to convince President Obama to grant clemency to drug war prisoners, an effort to implement police strategies to replace arrest with social assistance for drug offenders.

Dr. Harrison serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Eleanor Health with more than 15 years of experience practicing medicine. She is a double-board certified physician with specialties in general adult psychiatry and addiction medicine. She completed undergraduate training at Howard University in Washington DC; medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and residency training at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Harrison has spent her career as a physician treating individuals from marginalized communities with substance use and other psychiatric disorders. As a physician executive, she has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer roles committed to creating and improving systems-based delivery of psychiatric and substance abuse care. She is a vocal advocate for stigma reduction and is passionate about the necessity for whole-person care as individuals and communities seek to recover from and prevent substance use disorders. Nzinga is married to a stock market investor and has two teenaged sons who keep her busy with academic pursuits, swim meets, basketball games, archery tournaments, and pilot academy.

Nzinga Harrison is a game-changer within the substance use disorder treatment arena. She has truly progressive, innovative, and disruptive ideas. More importantly, she has the courage to implement these ideas. Nzinga comes from activist roots and this shows up in her day to day work. Substance use disorder and mental health service work require a deep commitment to advocacy and Nzinga is a role model for many of us in this regard. Join us as we discuss the future of SUD and Mental Health treatment and recovery systems.

Greg Williams blew the lid off of anonymity with his ground-breaking film The Anonymous People. Join you learn, you turn as we discuss the need for the recovery community to level up even more, in the face of unprecedented substance use and mental health crisis. Greg goes deep into the need for systemic restructuring. We spent time on financial incentives and reimbursement. We address the need to move SUD services into mainstream healthcare settings. NO MORE blindly sending people off to rehab with false hope. If substance use disorder is a healthcare issue, let’s treat it like a healthcare issue.