At age11, a childhood marked with trauma and bullying turned Jimmy McGill out of desperation, to unhealthy solutions and a string of bad choices. What followed was over two decades of personal turmoil, gang activity, failed relationships, and several prison stretches. In 2015, Jimmy found the support he needed in a room full of other addicts, and for the first time realized recovery was an option. He turned his recovery into his mission and now uses his past to help others find their future. His lived experience has given him the knowledge to lead the development of the Arkansas Model of Peer Recovery, which has now gained national attention. Today, McGill tackles his job as State Opioid Response Coordinator with the Arkansas Drug Director’s Office with the same gusto he used to put into finding drugs. In this session, you will hear his unique perspective on trauma, addiction, recovery, and peer support.