5 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holiday Party Season Last week, we talked about some of the challenges facing those with substance use disorder during the holiday season. We talked about the importance of communication, listening, and asking for help. With Christmas less than one week away (and New Year’s Eve close behind), we’d…
The holidays are often full of fun for many, but might not be for those feeling holiday stress and for those in recovery from a substance use disorder. Crisis Coach Scott H. Silverman joined KUSI’s Logan Byrnes on Good Evening San Diego on Thanksgiving evening to discuss how folks can manage holiday stress. One example…
The holidays are a time most folks look forward to: parties, friends, family, cocktails, food. But, what if you’re dealing with addiction? What if you have a tendency to use substance as a way of coping with stress? Scott H. Silverman joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on Good Morning San Diego to discuss ways to manage…
Scott H Silverman recently appeared on KPBS to promote awareness of “National Take Back Day,” which was Saturday, October 23rd. Since 2010, “Take Back Day” has removed 7,000 tons of medications from circulation. “This is a great day, that only happens a couple times a year, during which you can take a look at what’s…
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…
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…
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,…