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.”

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

Peter Schorr, Founder and CEO of Retreat Behavioral Health joins us this time on Recovery Radio. Peter brings his unique perspective and four decades experience dealing with the issues regarding behavioral health to our discussion this week.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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 W. Palm Beach event on July 24, 2019, entitled “ Mental Health Crisis. Protecting our Youth.”

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

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.

Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.