Scott was a guest on Fox 2 Detroit News this week in honor of Recovery Month to discuss the 250 fatal overdoses per day in the U.S. Unfortunately, says Scott, the problem is actually going to get worse. Scott also shared insight from his own 37 years of recovery and gave recommendations on how to…
Kenan Thomas is a high school student and dedicated Girl Scout. She is also a huge proponent of safe drug disposal. In May 2021, Scott had the opportunity to interview Kenan about her reasons for wanting to end the opioid epidemic. Like everyone else in San Diego, she’d been watching the number of opioid overdoses…
If anyone knows Scott H. Silverman, they know he’s not one to beat around the bush. His frankness keeps his life and recovery on track. Often, it’s what keeps others’ recoveries on track. Back in June, he shared the story of how he began the nonprofit organization Second Chances with The San Diego Union-Tribune. It…
Scott appeared on KOGO, “San Diego’s Breaking News Station” (FM 95.7, AM 600) to discuss the opioid epidemic, and the influence fentanyl has played in it. As he usually does, Scott discussed the 240 people who overdose fatally every day in the United States. And as always, he reminds that there is hope and help…
On August 31st, we recognized International Overdose Awareness Day. The Times of San Diego published an opinion article by Scott in which he called upon San Diego citizens to help save lives. If you don’t think you have that power, you’re wrong. Often, community is the key to a person’s success or failure when it…
Mainly driven by the opiate epidemic, the number of people overdosing and dying in the United States is high and continues to rise. On International Overdose Awareness Day health experts are shining a light on the problem that has gripped the U.S. and Clark County for years. Crisis Coach and author of The Opioid Epidemic,…
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day to remember without stigma those we have lost to overdose. It also focuses on education as a means of prevention. After thirty-five years of sobriety, of involving myself fully in the role of crisis coach and family navigator to help others struggling with addiction,…
Substance use disorder does not discriminate. It does not make exceptions. Everyone knows this, but somehow, it’s still a shock when celebrities and politicians admit to struggling. Addiction is also common in athletes, whether they are rookies or veterans. Addiction in sports can come in the form of prescription pain medication, performance-enhancing drugs, and alcohol.…