After months of hearing about fatal overdoses soaring to record heights, it can be very discouraging. Well, this Saturday, October 23rd is “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” We’ll feel better by taking this significant and symbolic action. Why Do We Do “Take Back Day?” Do you think that just because you don’t have drugs…
San Diego is home to a large amount of the country’s veteran population. Scott recently joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on Good Morning San Diego to discuss how his organization helps veterans and what can be done to get more San Diego veterans the help they could use. Scott stressed that for veterans, asking for help…
Confidential Recovery founder and CEO Scott H. Silverman appeared on the America Trends news broadcast to discuss more about the addiction epidemic in the United States. He talked about his 37 years of recovery, shared his wisdom and insights that has helped him to facilitate the sobriety of hundreds of others. He also talked about the…
Scott H. Silverman recently appeared on the America Trends news broadcast to discuss the shocking death toll wrought by the Opioid Epidemic, and share thoughts about how we can make progress against this “pandemic within a pandemic.” His segment on August 11th, 2021 discussed his background, recovery, and talked about how he approaches his work…
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,…