It can be hard for those with substance use disorder to realize they are on a path of self-destruction. However, every once in a while, someone is self-aware enough to recognize the signs they are headed towards a future they don’t want. They come to a fork in the road. In June of last year,…
Curious about the best way to embrace sobriety? Just be strong. Have self-control. And don’t forget that good attitude! It’s that simple. Wouldn’t it be nice if that were true? Unfortunately, getting sober, staying sober, and embracing sobriety are very different and complicated processes. Imagine telling someone with type 2 diabetes to buck up and…
Scott Silverman’s podcast co-host, Michael Glenn Moore, hosts his own semi-monthly podcast, called In a City Like Yours. In his October 4, 2021 episode, he interviewed John Orlando, who gave insight into how death and loss can affect a young person. John lost his father when he was eighteen years old. By that point, John’s…
When you hear the term “drug addict,” you might picture gangsters and residents of Skid Row. You might think of actors and musicians. Drug use is only something that afflicts the very poor or the very rich—isn’t it? The truth is, of course, that anyone can fall victim to addiction. In the wake of the…
The opioid epidemic is real. If it has not impacted you or your family, you’re one of the lucky ones—but know that it doesn’t mean you’re safe. A child, a loved one, or a good friend could become addicted at any time. Perhaps they already are, and you don’t know it yet. Our goal by…
Fentanyl has become a major player in the opioid epidemic. Originally prescribed for managing pain in cancer patients in the early 1960s, it made its way to the streets in the early 2000s. From there, it found its way into the bodies of addicts and unsuspecting teens looking to have some “fun.” Unfortunately, not all…
Scott Silverman has done a lot to help those dealing with substance use disorder, but Confidential Recovery is his pride and joy. This plain, brick recovery center in San Diego is ideal for those who want to keep their affliction private. As much as Scott works to end the stigma against addiction, it still exists.…
A supervised consumption site is where drug users can get clean supplies for pre-obtained substances and, if necessary, a dose of naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan). As with every new idea, there are two opposing outlooks. Does this kind of resource encourage drug use and crime? Or does it save lives and help outcasts reconnect with society?…
Valentine’s Day may look different for a marriage recovering from substance use disorder. A card and chocolates aren’t enough to repair a bond damaged by addiction. Instead, what your spouse needs is proof that addiction won’t control your life, or theirs, any longer. Studies have shown that substance use disorder is responsible for the deterioration…
Almost everyone is aware of the #mentalhealth crisis we are facing as a result of the pandemic, let alone the substance abuse epidemic that grips our nation.But, did you know that psychiatrists have increasingly been decreasing the amount of talk therapy they facilitate? It’s true, read my article in the South Florida Reporter which discusses…