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…
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…
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…
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.…
This blog often focuses on substance abuse. Scott has spoken numerous times about the increase in opioid overdoses since the COVID-19 pandemic began. He also addresses the issue in his book, The Opioid Epidemic. However, it’s important to note that addiction isn’t the only crisis facing our community. On his April 7th podcast, crisis coach…
In 2012, doctors wrote 255 million opioid prescriptions. Thanks to updated information about opioid addiction (and stricter guidelines for prescribing chronic pain medication), that number dropped to 153 million in 2019. Unfortunately, prescription medication abusers are compensating with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. During an April interview with Fox 2 Detroit, Scott mentioned that Southern California…
As I mentioned in an April interview with California Insider, almost half of the homeless people in the United States can be found in California. As of 2020, 70% of those people were unsheltered. With so much money dedicated to the problem, why is it still a problem? Chances are, you’ve heard about the tent…
Scott H Silverman’s Happy Hour recently featured an episode with Summer Stephan, San Diego County’s District Attorney. Summer Stephan has devoted her life to protecting children and families, providing justice to the most vulnerable, and is a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Summer is focused on advancing public safety…
