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Estimates says that as a result of the pandemic over one billion children are currently being home schooled. That means that there are at least that many more parents, grandparents and caregivers pulling their hair out trying to teach the kids at home. Mike Roth is the principal at Olney Elementary School in Philadelphia. His is also the father of three school aged children. Mike will offer his insights and personal tips on how to manage home schooling and sanity next time on Recovery Radio.
These are difficult days. Managing our way through this crisis requires a commitment to what Dr. Allen Berger calls “emotional sobriety.” Dr. Berger is a clinical psychologist, author and lecturer and our guest on this episode. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Staying connected and involved with your support groups has never been more important than today. As we distance socially, how do we remain actively involved with treatment and support? Unity Recovery ( https://unityrecovery.org/digital-recovery-meetings ) a Philadelphia non-profit is working overtime to provide all the tools and help necessary for maintaining sobriety. Adam Sledd is Unity’s Recovery Support Services Director and our guest this time on Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Maintaining sobriety is a full time job under the best of circumstances. During a pandemic this job can be even more difficult. Alcoholics Anonymous is leading the way in helping people through these trying times. “Claire B,” Public Informational Director for Southeast Pennsylvania Intergroup Association of A.A. ( https://www.aasepia.org/ ); joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio to discuss the many ways A.A. is working to facilitate safe and effective ways to maintain sobriety as people continue to “ work the program”. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Like everything else in our lives, the courts and the law have been impacted by the pandemic. Attorney Adam Rossen joins us this time on Recovery Radio to help us understand better where things stand. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
The news is scary, the uncertainty stressful as the current crisis continues. How we deal with the anxiety that results is the topic of this edition of Recovery Radio. Wanda Barnett, Primary Therapist at Retreat Behavioral Health joins us to discuss this most important issue. Managing stress and anxiety during these stressful and anxious times. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
As the nation’s marijuana laws change and with use increasing, Recovery Radio pauses to take a closer look at the consequences, both intended and unintended. Joining us from Retreat Behavioral Health’ s Synergy Health Programs is clinical specialist Tom Longenecker. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
The Coronavirus has disturbed our lives in ways to numerous to mention. There are many more questions than answers at this point but on this edition of Recovery Radio we will make an attempt to answers these: what are healthcare providers doing to insure the safety of their patients and their staffs during this crisis? Melissa Callahan, Corporate Director of Nursing at Retreat Behavioral Health joins us with what being done at Retreat’s facilities now and what needs to been done going forward in all healthcare settings. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
March 8th is marked as “ International Women’s Day” and to note this important date we welcome Cheryl Brubaker to this edition of Recovery Radio. Cheryl is Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center in Wayne Pa. The center has been hard at work on issues effecting women for over 45 years. Cheryl will provide us with a comprehensive look at how the work they do and what else needs to be done to aid women achieve emotional, and physical well being. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
“Big Al” Szolack is a retired professional basketball player who, as a member of the Washington Generals , lost 245 consecutive games to the legendary Harlem Globe Trotters. Along the way Al also developed a crippling addiction that nearly cost him his life. Al joins us this time with the story of his amazing “ rebound “ and his life counseling young people to “ Do Hugs not Drugs.” Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Jackie James has spent a lifetime devoted to public service in an effort to improve the health and welfare of the community she grew up in, New Haven Ct. She is our guest in this installment of Recovery Radio and will explain how, in her new role as Director of Public Relations for Retreat Southern Connecticut, her activism continues in now in the field of behavioral health. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Someone once said there are no second acts in Americans lives, meaning there are no second chances. Dave Dahl is proof that this pessimism is often very wrong. There are indeed second chances and Dave joins us with his remarkable story of mental illness, substance abuse, crime and punishment and how, given his second chance, he turned his life around. Dave Dahl, the creator of “Dave’s Killer Bread” joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio. Content Provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Is suicide a disease and if so can it be prevented? You may find the answers to these questions surprising. This week on Recovery Radio we speak with Alan Mednick. Alan’s had personal experience with suicide in his family and now devotes his time to helping other learn about and hopefully prevent suicides. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Suicide is now the tenth leading cause of death in the country. To provide us with a better understanding of the situation we are joined on this episode of Recovery Radio by Mary Ann Murtha. Ten years ago Mary Ann lost her son to suicide and since that time she as devoted her life to the prevention of suicide. She is the Area Director of the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide and our guest this week. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Foster care is always a pressing need in any community, never more so than now during the continued substance abuse crisis. So what is foster care and who are the people who provide this most necessary childcare? Fran Piffer joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio. Fran is a longtime foster care provider and she will take us through the ins and outs of bringing children in need into one’s home. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Jarel Gallman is Executive Director of Retreat Behavioral Health, South Connecticut. He joins us on this installment of Recovery Radio for a deeper look into what a behavioral health facility does. Jarel will also discuss the connection between behavior and mental health issues and their treatment. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Can writing something down actually help someone in crisis? The experts thing so and one of them is our guest on this installment of Recovery Radio. Kate Ramsey, Clinical Supervisor at Retreat Lancaster, Pa. joins us with the “ A B C’s “ of journal-ing and writing as a self help tool. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
In addition to getting our bodies in shape for the new year, we mustn’t forget our minds. We are in what has been described as a “mental health crisis .” What to do about this is the subject of this installment of Recovery Radio. Our guest is Jack Sodak, Executive Director of Retreat Behavioral Health’s Synergy Health Programs.Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Peter Schorr, founder and CEO of Retreat Behavioral Health joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio to discuss the mental health crisis as well as Retreat’s launch of their Synergy Health Programs, community based facilities to provide health care treatment to people suffering from a range of issues from anxiety, depression to thoughts of suicide. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Ronavia Williams believes that “the pen is mightier than the sword.” She is our guest joining us to discuss how creative writing and journaling changed her life and how she now teachers others those benefits through her group “Come Forth.” Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Why are some many young people hurting themselves? “Self harm” is an increasingly common mental health issue for adolescents today. What causes self harm and how it is treated is the subject of this episode of Recovery Radio. Our guest Tom Longenecker, mental health clinician at Retreat Lancaster County, joins us to shed light on this growing mental health problem. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
“Tis the season” as they say. The holidays, under any circumstances, can be stressful. For people in recovery or active addiction, they can be particularly difficult. This time on Recovery Radio we tackle handling the holidays with our guests Maggie Hunt and Grace Shober of Retreat Lancaster County. They will share their stories of managing “home for the holidays “ while in recovery. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Tom Murphy is our guest on this episode of Recovery Radio. In his career as a mental health clinician Tom has treated many different types of patients dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. As a former U.S. Marine Tom is also in a unique position when dealing with military veterans. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD joins us on this episode of Recovery Radio. Dr. Rosenberg is a psychiatrist, lecturer and award winning film maker. His new book “Bedlam” makes the case that mental illness is the “greatest social crisis of our time.” Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
When Darnell Hinton took it upon himself to buy some pizzas for hungry folks in Philadelphia he had no one. This simple act of service would ultimately be his way back to sobriety. Darnell is the President of the non- profit “TEACH ONE FEED ONE" (www.teachonefeedone.org) and he shares his story and his work helping others with us on Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
Roi Ligon Jr. is a government leader, community development strategist, and youth advocate with over a decade of experience influencing change at the state and local levels through education, advocacy, and programming. Roi joins us to discuss his work as Philadelphia’s Safe School Advocate. Content provided by Retreat Behavioral Health.
It’s that time of the year again, Fall Fest, the annual community get together for the friends, neighbors and staff of Retreat Behavioral Health. Join us for and listen to all the fun as well as catching up on the latest news regarding Retreat’s expanded services. CEO/Founder Peter Schorr is among our guests. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Andy Mullen has spent nearly 20 years as a middle school guidance counselor. Andy, a published author joins us as our guide through the often bewildering world of middle schoolers as we discuss their challenges, fears and hopes. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Dr. Jennifer Murphy joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio. Dr. Murphy is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Penn State Berks. Her work there covers areas regarding drug use, criminal justice, drug courts as well as the changing attitudes with respect to substance abuse as a disease rather than a moral failure. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Ray Newlin,a lifelong resident of Lancaster PA. Ray was born and raised here and Has seen the effects of addiction first hand. His family life was fraught with early hardships, from his mother dying when he was young to a father who struggled with alcoholism. Ray has had he own demons, addictions, and challenges too. He joins us with his story of recovery and the work he now devotes himself to in helping others battle their demons. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Jenny Mercandetti met Sean Mehal and fell in love. Jenny will tell you that “Sean was the love of my life.” One year later their dreams of a life together were shattered when Sean died of a drug overdose. Jenny joins us with her very unfortunate but all too familiar story. She’ll explain how she has taken this terrible loss and turned it into something positive, The Mighty Mehal Foundation in Sean’s memory. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
September is “Recovery Month” a series of nationwide events intended to shine a light on the issues surrounding substance abuse and treatment. Our guest are Jennifer King and Hank Owens of The Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Jennifer is the council’s Executive Director, Hank the manager of the Philadelphia office of ProAct. Together, along with their colleagues ,they are the driving force behind “Recovery Walks” on September 21 in Philadelphia. The walk, in its 20th year expects to draw over 30,000 people. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Over twelve years ago Devin Reaves turned his life around from one of substance abuse to one of advocacy and service. As Executive Director and co- Founder of The Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition, Devin works tirelessly to help educate the public and our elected officials on the need for comprehensive harm reduction programs. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Overdose awareness is the topic on this edition of Recovery Radio as we welcome Maggie Hunt, Director of Alumni Services/Business Development Manager for Retreat and Annie Roth to the program. Annie is currently in treatment for substance abuse and shares with us her experiences overdosing more than twenty times. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Today’s teenagers and young adults are in the midst of what experts are calling a nation mental health crisis. The reasons for this crisis and the measures needed to treatment the problem is the topic of this episode of Recovery Radio. Joining for the discussion of trauma is Liza Piekarsky, Community Relation Representative with Retreat West Palm Beach is our guest. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Peter Schorr, Founder and CEO of Retreat Behavioral Health joins us this week on Recovery Radio. Peter brings his unique perspective and four decades experience dealing with the issues regarding behavioral health to our discussion this week. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
John F. White, Jr is no stranger to public service. A former Pennsylvania State Representative, Philadelphia City Councilman and Secretary of Welfare for the Commonwealth, Mr. White has spent a lifetime helping the people of his community. His works continues as President and CEO of The Consortium, an award winning provider of behavioral health service. He is our guest this time on Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County
Amy Federer is the Office & Special Projects Coordinator for the Philadelphia branch of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Health. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots organization providing services, free of charge, for people struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Amy joins us to explain NAMI’s programs and to remind people that there is help out there. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Alan J. West joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio with his remarkable story of starting life in one grim circumstance and triumphing to where he is today; producer, writer, director. Alan’s work has been shaped by his life, struggles and victories. Alan is also a panelist at Retreat’s West Palm Beach event on July 24, 2019, entitled “ Mental Health Crisis. Protecting our Youth.” Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among young people. We explore some of the reasons this may be happening and probe the question of whether someone can “ catch “ suicide. Dr. Linda Mills, Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice Provost at New York University is our guest on this episode of Recovery Radio. Dr Mills work as an academic and film maker attempts to shed light on the topic of youth suicide. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
211 Helpline, a national phone number which provides crisis resource information to individuals and families in need of support. Sharon L’ Herrou is 211’s President and CEO and our guest on this episode of Recovery Radio. Sharon will also be a panelist for Retreat Behavioral Health’s discussion “Mental Health Crisis. Protecting our Youth” July 24 in W. Palm Beach. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Cameron Kasky survived the mass shooting at his high school back in 2018. He went on to become a leading voice in the gun control movement. Today as his advocacy continues, he has turned his attention to an other threat to his generation: social media. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Marisa Vitali, a Brooklyn based actress, writer and producer joins us on this edition for a frank discussion of her struggle with substance abuse and her eventual road to recovery. Marisa produced, wrote and acts in a short film, “Grace” based on her battle with heroin addiction. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Depending upon who you ask, social media is either a great gift or the destroyer of our culture. The truth, as usual, lies somewhere in between. To help us sort it all out we’re joined by Retreat primary therapist Diane Illington. Diane’s work with adolescents in this area will shed light on what’s going on online. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
What’s gardening have to do with mental health? Quite a bit actually. Along with other “holistic “ therapies these often very old techniques are helping people cope with a wide range of behavioral issues. Kate Ramsey, Clinical Director at Retreat Behavioral Health explains it all to us in this episode of Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Rodney Throne and Michael French, veterans both, join us this Memorial Weekend with their “war stories.” War in the Middle East as well as their battles with substance abuse and post traumatic stress. The focus is on the nation’s veterans and their care and behavioral health treatment. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Liza Piekarsky joins us on this edition of Recovery Radio. Liza is a licensed Mental Health counselor with a background in work with adolescents and young adults. With estimates as high as 1 in 5 young people suffering from some sort of mental health issue, it’s more important than ever to understand “ these kids today.” Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
There are over 4 million registered nursing working today in the country and the work and care they provide is invaluable to the nation’s overall health and wellness. In recognition of the role of nursing “National Nurses Week” is celebrated yearly during the first week in May. Joining us this week is Melissa Callahan, CRNP and Director of Nursing for Retreat Behavioral Health. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Jenna Moore has always had an affinity for horses. Her connection with them began as a youngster growing up in suburban Philadelphia where she first learned to care for and ride horses. This relationship, girl to horse, was never more important whenJenna began her struggles with substance abuse. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Dogs may be “man’s best friend” but don’t tell that to Liz Olszewski. Liz is an equine specialist joining us to discuss her work with both adults in recovery and children of addiction and the role horses have in their treatment. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
In her book “The Power of Different,” psychiatrist and author Gail Saltz makes her case that not all differences are disorders. In fact, Dr. Saltz makes the case that there’s a definite link between disorder and creativity. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Thomas Hager, author and historian of medicine and science joins us to discuss his latest book, “Ten Drugs. How Plants, Powders and Pills have shaped the History of Medicine.” Opioids, which form the core of Hager’s book, will be of particular interest to us as the epidemic of its abuse rages on. According to the author this isn’t the first time this has happened. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
A doubleheader on this week’s Recovery Radio as we welcome Retreat Behavioral Health’s COO, Ken Kosza to join us for the first half of the show. Ken brings us up to speed on the intersection of mental health and substance abuse treatment. MJ Gottlieb is a serial entrepreneur who created an app, “Loosid”. The app is offered to the sober community as a powerful tool enabling them to have a whole social life and stay sober. Sobriety, yes there is an app for that too. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
From the moment she assumed the office of Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine has made dealing with the Commonwealth ‘s opioid abuse problems a major priority. Dr.Levine joins us on Recovery Radio to discuss what’s being done and what further needs to happen to stem the tide of this devastating epidemic. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
March is National Nutrition Month so this week we’re in the kitchen with Retreat’s Chef Manager Quinn Hacker. Quinn joins us with the details on his role in not only feeding folks in recovery but also using nutrition as a tool to aid in the patient in a healthy recovery. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Retreat’s mission remains as always “to provide compassion, respect and acceptance to individuals, families and the communities they serve.” Those goals are now extended to cover a wider range of services as Retreat Behavioral Health. Founder and CEO Peter Schorr is our guest this week to help us better understand these issues and the work involved in helping people in crisis. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
DASPOP is a Pennsylvania statewide coalition of drug and alcohol abuse prevention, education and addiction treatment programs. Deb Beck a decades long, tireless advocate in the addiction field, joins us to discuss the current state of affairs covering these important issues. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
For the fourth year now, March 6 th has been set aside by communities everywhere as “ Black Balloon Day”. BBD is intended to remember those lost to substance abuse and raise awareness of the threat we all face. Co founder of Black Balloon Day, Diane Hurley joins us to share her family’s story of addiction and loss and what they’re doing now to keep the memory of their loved one alive. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Even at this late date the behavior associated with substance abuse continues to mystify many people. Why would anyone in their “right mind” persist in this destructive manner? We try to answer this question this with with our guest Dr. Brian Berman, licensed psychologist at Retreat Behavioral Health. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Our nation’s veterans are no less likely to suffer from substance abuse than any other group. In fact veterans may be in even greater risk from the disease of addiction. We take a look at veterans, substance abuse and their treatment this time on Recovery Radio with our guest Kasey Creeden, Retreat’s Associate Director of Admissions. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
This week on Recovery Radio: substance abuse and co occurring disorders, what are they, why do they matter and how are they treated. Joining for this discussion is Dr Aldo Morales, Medical Director for Retreat Palm Beach. Dr. Morales specializes in addiction psychiatry. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Peter Schorr founder and CEO of Retreat joins us this week for a wide ranging discussion on substance abuse and treatment. Peter also shares some exciting news regarding Retreat’s expanded range of treatment services. Peter is joined by Maggie Hunt, Director of Alumni Services and frequent contributor to Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Ariel Baker is a member in good standing of Retreat’s Alumni Group. She’s our guest this week sharing with us her battle with substance abuse and her now successful sobriety. Avril is another reminder that folks can and do overcome this disease. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Neonatal care has come a long way from the days when newborn “incubator babies” were first publicly exhibited on Coney Island. These advantages in newborn care have never been more needed than now, during the substance abuse crisis. Our guest this week is Dr. Connie Andrejko, neonatologist an VP of Medical Affairs of On-site Neonatal Partners. Dr. Andrejko will give us chapter and verse on treating these most vulnerable victims of substance abuse. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
There’s nothing easy about dealing with substance abuse. Dealing with a pregnancy while in addiction can make matters even more difficult. To gain a better idea of how the issues of addiction and pregnancy are treated, we will speak with Retreat’s Dr. Kristi Dively. Dr. Dively is an obstetrician/ gynecologist and she’s are guest on this week’s Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
To start the new year we welcome Maureen Cavanagh founder of Magnolia New Beginnings, a peer to peer non profit support group for those living with or affected by the disease of addiction. Maureen is also the author of the book “ If you love me” a mother’s journey through her daughter’s opioid addiction. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Recovery Radio ends the year on a topic of extreme importance; substance abuse treatment for our veterans and first responders. Joining us to discuss the issue is Eric Golnick and Benjamin Knafo from VFR Healthcare where they offer a population specific program directed toward helping vets and first responders struggling to re-integrate as they deal with substance issues. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Addiction therapist EJ Jackson joins us this week on Recovery Radio to take us through avoiding stress during the holidays. In addition to her “bag of tricks” EJ shares her experience of over thirty years in the field of addition treatment. It’s a fun show about a serious subject. We’re invited. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year, “ that’s what they say and for people in recovery from substance abuse it can also be problematic. This week we take a look at navigating your way through the holidays during recovery. Joining us from Retreat are Maggie Hunt, Director of Alumni Services and Grace Shober, Intake Coordinator, sharing ideas on sobriety during the holidays. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Restaurant owners Rob and Diane Perez had a problem: their employees were dying - 13 in just 10 years. That’s when they decided to do something about it. The result is their latest restaurant DV8. It is staffed completely by folks in active recovery. The food’s good and the plan is working. How they’re giving people a real second chance, this week on Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Owen Bowness is a busy guy. He’s a husband, father, podcaster, martial artist and a recovering substance abuser. Eleven years sober is nothing to laugh out unless you’re also a standup comedian. And Owen is that as well. Content provided by Reterat at Lancaster County.
One year ago Lisa found herself sharing her Thanksgiving meal in treatment for substance abuse. Now, one year later, Lisa is sober and joins us this week to describe that holiday meal and where is plans on giving thanks this year. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Substance abuse is a growing problem among the elder. This week we take a look at managing not only the general care of our elderly family members but also the important issue of their medication. David Boland, Administer of The Groves, senior care facility in Ephrata, Pa is our guest. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
The road back from substance abuse takes many turns, financial is one the most important. To take us through the path to regaining one’s financial health while in recovery ,we’re joined this week by Craig Rodenberger and John Stauffer of Ephrata National Bank. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Is this the Golden Age of Anxiety? Maybe not but dealing with anxiety and substance abuse is possible. Retreat Clinical Supervisor kate Ramsey joins us this week in a wide ranging discussion on treating and dealing with anxiety. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
This week on Recovery Radio we review this year's annual Retreat Fall Fest, a celebration of community and recovery. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
The disease of addiction effects everyone it comes in contact with including the professionals tasked with treating it. Avoiding burnout is the topic of this week’s Recovery Radio with our guests Amanda Kimball, Clinical Supervsior and Terri Labik, nurse of Retreat. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
In spite of what you may believe, not all the news surrounding substance abuse is grim. In fact there is the good news of recovery. Millions of people are living in long term successful sobriety and Nick Antos is one of those millions. Nick joins us this week with his story of battling the disease of addiction and his now 6 years of sobriety. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
One of the many tragic effects of substance abuse has been the rise in cases of hepatitis C, a serious but treatable liver disease. Melissa Callahan, nurse practitioner and Director of Nursing at Retreat and Kevin Morales who has been treated successful for hep C, join us this week on Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Yannick Harris got sober on the 4th of July, four years ago. He joins us this week with his story of “independence “ from substance abuse and his new sober life. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Continuing our coverage of National Recovery Month we are joined this week by Mary Semple, Retreat’s Intake Team Leader. Mary is often the first person one meets when entering treatment. She knows the experience well. After years of substance abuse herself Mary is now into her third year of sobriety. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Patricia Rosen is a mother who among so many others lost a child to substance abuse. From this tragedy Patricia created and publishes the magazine The Sober World. She joins us this week on Recovery Radio with the story of her son’s overdose and the work she now does in his memory helping others facing addiction. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
August 31 makes the beginning of Overdose Awareness Month, an annual event dedicated to remembering overdose victims and educating the public on overdose’s deadly toll. We’re joined this week by Retreat’s transportation manager Chris Hecker and recovering substance abuser Brian Doherty to take an in-depth look at overdose. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
There are over 20 million stories of successful recovery in America today. Stephanie Soukas joins us this week on Recovery Radio with hers. Another member of Retreat’s Alumni Group, Stephanie shares with us her journey through substance abuse and her new found sober life. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
When addiction strikes where does one turn for answers and help? What does successful treatment actually mean? What causes addiction? And when seeking treatment how best to separate the “good guys” from the “bad”? Donna Pellegrino, V.P. of MapHealth, joins us this with to answer these questions as we look at Addiction and its treatment this week on Recovery Radio. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Michael King is raising an army. An army dedicated to fighting the disease of addiction. Michael is Director of Outreach for “Facing Addiction", a non-profit organization created to provide the public with the tools and information necessary help to stem the tide of substance abuse in American. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Lauren Ackerman has seen more trouble and heartache than most 22 year olds. A victim of childhood sexual abuse, Lauren has also battled substance abuse for most of her young life. Sober now, Lauren joins us to tell her story and share her hopes for a substance free future. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
The toll taken by opioid abuse is nowhere more heartbreaking than in the infant child, born addicted. Dr Connie Andrejko joins us this week to describe her work in the field of neonatal/pediatric medicine saving the lives of these babies, the most innocent victims of all. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Kaitlin Murphy was the “all American girl next door,” and then became another tragic example of substance abuse. Kaitlin’s drug overdose 6 years ago devastated the Murphy clan but it did not destroy them. The Kaitlin Murphy Foundation is now engaged it the fight against addiction. Sean, Kaitlin’s brother, is our guest this week on Recovery Radio to explain the work they do in Kaitlin’s memory. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Charlie Stevenson knows addiction. He also knows recovery. Charlie joins us this week on Recovery Radio to share with us the story of his battle with substance abuse and his now sober and full life. He will also describe the role of Retreat’s Alumni Group in his recovery. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Lt. Eric Wood is a cop. His beat is not the mean streets of a big city but the upper middle class town of Westport, Conneticut. And Westport, like so many other American communities, has a drug crisis. This crisis has changed forever when Eric Wood polices his town. He is our guest this week on Recovery Radio to describe police work in the age of opioids. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Courtney Brennan knew she had to deal with her substance abuse problems. Courtney joins us this week to share her story of trauma, addiction and recovery. She describes how her sobriety has changed her life just in time to welcome her baby daughter into the world. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Substance abuse is very much in the news today and that’s a good thing. Covering the story of addiction is an ever changing challenge for today’s journalists. Preparing them for this task is Jillian Bauer-Reese. Jillian, in her Temple University journalism classes, instructs her students in an effort to produce new and better ways to explain addiction to the public. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
On this Father’s Day weekend Recovery Radio takes a close look at the role of dad’s in recovery. Our guest is Kris Conor. Kris will share his story of substance abuse, multiple treatment attempts and his eventual sobriety. And he’s now a brand new father too boot. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Jason Oliver doesn’t actually convince folks to seek substance treatment, he actually drives them there. Jason works in Retreats transportation department and is in many ways the first step on the road to recovery. Join us for his story and the stories he tells of others on the road to recovery. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Kimberly Thorpe is a survivor who turned her struggles with substance abuse into successful sobriety and a new career helping others overcome addiction. Kimmy is our guest this week on Recovery Radio to share her encouraging story. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
The host and creators of “Addiction Unplugged,” a brand new reality- based television program dealing with substance abuse and the people it affects, join us this week to discuss their program, its mission and Retreat’s involvement in their production. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Steve Barndt is enjoying over 15 years of personal recovery and he has put his sober life to great use serving others battling substance abuse. As Executive Director of The Just For Today Recovery and Veterans Support Services, Steve has spent the last 15 years deeply involved in local recovery communities and groups helping veterans in need. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
Jason Bannon joins us this week for a wide ranging discussion on his own battle with substance abuse, his successful recovery and his work as a union assistance professional with The Communication Workers of America. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.
With so much bad news surrounding substance abuse it’s important to remind ourselves that there are success stories too. If fact millions of them. This week Recovery Radio welcomes Matt Reeves, a member of Retreat’s Alumni Group and one of those success stories. Retreat’s Director of Alumni Services, Maggie Hunt joins us as well. Content provided by Retreat at Lancaster County.