SUIT Testimonials
Lee Murray - SUIT Volunteer
Hi everyone my name is Lee Murray and I am presently a SUIT volunteer.
My journey into recovery has been a positive one since moving from London.
I moved to Wolverhampton from London in September 2009, I knew it was going to be a good and positive step for me, leaving such a hectic and disruptive lifestyle behind me.
Since joining SUIT in January 2010 the impact it has had on my recovery in my wellbeing and state of mind has been fantastic, I have surrounded myself with positive and like-minded people.
Whilst Volunteering at SUIT and working with and meeting the people I do, I have been given the chance to reflect AND GIVE BACK and make the changes necessary to lead a much more stable and most importantly HAPPIER, life.
David Tyrer - SUIT Volunteer
I have been coming to SUIT for 2 months to date. Before coming here all I did was stay in and expect my treatment to work on it’s own. Now thanks to the SUIT team, I am involved in many things that are helping me to recover. I go to Wolverhampton College every Monday and Tuesday (I’m enrolled on the ‘Personal Best’ course, and this will hopefully help me to volunteer at the 2010 Olympics), I play football with SUIT on Mondays, attend boxing on Wednesdays.
My confidence has improved, and now I am surrounded by people who understand me and help me.
Mark Griffiths - SUIT Volunteer
My name’s Mark, I’ve been a volunteer at SUIT for about four months, after leaving prison. It’s been great to have a change of lifestyle whilst helping people who are in the same situation that I used to be in. SUIT has various different activities which may appeal to service users. I regularly attend the boxing group which has a professional trainer and is great for fitness and state of mind whilst learning a skill at the same time.
I enjoy doing presentations on behalf of SUIT to help educate different organisations. I may be an ex user but these people listen with interest which makes me feel like somebody.
With the help of SUIT I have just got a full time job at a residential rehab and the future looks bright.
I recommend SUIT to anyone as the first step on the ladder to get to where you really want go, just take that step.
Patrick McCrorie - SUIT Volunteer
My name’s Big Pat, I’ve been a volunteer at SUIT for 16 months. It seems like only 6 months as time is passing at a rapid rate as i approach 50 years young :-).
SUIT is set up to empower drug users, and help them to find the road to recovery.
In my mind, recovery consists of two major components. One, getting the drugs out of one's system and mind, Two, keeping drugs out of one's mind and system.
The first key component to the equation is getting the substance out of your system. It may seem an impossible task whilst in the grips of addiction, but the truth is a 1 week cold turkey, a 12 days prison rapid detox, or even a 12 month reduction script will get the substance out of your system.
Keeping it out is the key part of anyone's recovery. One's mindset, attitude and environment all play a major role.
That is why i have continued to be a SUIT volunteer for the last 16 months. The environment and attitude of the people at SUIT are second to none. The opportunities, education and activities are all on your doorstep, so why not give us a try.
SUIT have also enabled me to start a volunteer placement in Addiction Services, and this will undoubtedly help me to build my skills and knowledge of drug treatment, as well as giving me a better chance if finding a career in the substance misuse field.
