Marlborough Minute - Recovery Roundtable

In this episode of Marlborough Minute, host Ryan Malyar welcomes three passionate community leaders who are making a real impact in the fight against substance use disorder and in supporting recovery in Marlborough. Kathy Leonard, Chair of the Marlborough Alliance for Prevention (MAP), shares how her personal story drives her mission to raise awareness, educate, and connect residents to vital recovery resources. Mike Rugg, coordinator for the Central MetroWest Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (CMSAPC), discusses the “Talk Early, Talk Often” campaign, offering parents practical tools to start important conversations with their kids about substance use. John Marhefka, Program Director at the Recovery Connection, explains the peer support model that helps individuals on their recovery journey by meeting them where they are. Together, they highlight upcoming events like International Overdose Awareness Day, ways to access Narcan training, and how you can get involved in prevention and recovery efforts. This powerful conversation is all about connection, education, and breaking stigma because no one should face this journey alone.