National Recovery Month

September 4, 2025

September marks National Recovery Month, a time to acknowledge the 48 million Americans affected by substance use disorder and to open conversations that promote healing, awareness, and long-term recovery. Family consultant and the author of the upcoming book Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone with Substance Use Disorder Lisa Katona Smith joins th ehsow to discuss and open conversation on why this month is so important!

About the Author

Sean Thrunk
Producer

Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!