September is National Recovery Month. Recovery Month is a national observance held each year “to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.” Scott H. Silverman was recently interviewed for the…
Scott Silverman has been hosting The Happy Hour Podcast since February 2020. You can look through his backlog of episodes to discover resources for drug addiction, hear stories from people in recovery, and learn how addiction affects loved ones. Scott’s podcast on addiction and recovery offers a different kind of happy hour, one that doesn’t…
Scott H. Silverman wrote his latest book, The Opioid Epidemic, in response to the public health crisis surrounding these powerful, whether legal or illegal, drugs. When he published the book in 2021, he was already aware that opioid overdoses had skyrocketed during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, but he had no idea that the problem would…
Replacement is a standard method for people trying to quit anything from drugs to overeating. When quitting cigarettes, doctors recommend patients chew gum or suck on hard candy. Virgin drinks or soda and lime are common alternatives to alcohol. Instead of junk food, eat an apple. When making a lifestyle change, you have to replace…
The opioid crisis is only getting worse. Drug overdose deaths are on the rise, and factors like Covid-19 and the introduction of fentanyl are responsible for the jump from 46,802 deaths in 2018 to 68,630 deaths in 2020. But that’s not even one percent of the population. It’s nothing to worry about, right? The biggest…
Raising children is not for the faint of heart. Each child is unique, with their own mind, yet most parents can’t help feeling as if their child’s choices and behavior directly reflect their parenting. Experts (and grandparents) constantly disagree on how different household dynamics, disciplinary tactics, education, nutrition, etc., affect children, which makes parenting the…
Fredd Carroll is a man who is “good at many things.” He’s an author, screenwriter, podcaster, producer, and more. He’s also familiar with what it’s like to deal with stigma. On paper, Fredd has an eighth-grade education. Growing up, he didn’t have a great support system, but he fell in love with movies. Fredd knew…
The most valuable advice on addiction and recovery often comes from those who have experienced the struggle. We’ve discussed the importance of peers before, especially when considering Scott Silverman’s journey. He turned his experience with alcoholism, drug addiction, and suicidal thoughts into a powerful catalyst for change. Now, his life revolves around helping others as…
Why should you confide in a crisis coach? Why should you make that call? No one can fix your addiction except for you, and what makes this person think they can motivate you, help you, and connect you with resources that will actually work? Scott Silverman can help because he knows what you’re going through.…
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,…