Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman appeared on KUSI San Diego KUSI Fox 5 Morning News this week to discuss a positive development that is affecting San Diego’s most vulnerable veterans. Along with the positive news that veteran homelessness is dropping approximately 25% in San Diego over the course of the last…
Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman hosted Glenn Kirschner on the Your Crisis Coach podcast last week, where Glenn discussed, among other things, his decision to leave MSNBC after more than 6 years as an on-air legal analyst. Glenn Kirschner is a very accomplished attorney, having served as a former U.S. Army…
You can watch the entire segment from KUSI here. Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman appeared on KUSI San Diego earlier this week to discuss the unfortunate reality that many are facing – job loss. Scott discussed that despite how common this happens, many of us find ourselves unprepared, and things have…
You can watch the entire segment from KUSI here. Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman appeared on KUSI San Diego earlier this week to share the exciting news that the outpatient addiction rehab program he founded, Confidential Recovery, is now ‘ in network ’ with TRICARE (military) insurance, and therefore available to…
You can watch the entire segment on the FOX 5 News Website here. Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman is a frequent guest on FOX 5 News and they asked him to appear again to talk about the major developments that Confidential Recovery is now accepting TRICARE insurance which allows them to…
Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman visited KUSI studios again to discuss military health benefits provider TRICARE’s approval for Confidential Recovery to provide drug and alcohol rehabilitation to active military members. “It’s big news because we’ve had a major focus on veterans so we’re honored and excited to provide these services to…
“Dry January” is a fun and positive social media trend (#DryJanuary) wherein people give up alcohol to start off the new year right (or to shed unwanted pounds, or as penitence for overindulging at the end of the year and on New Year’s Eve). Scott H. Silverman is an interventionist and the CEO of Confidential…
Scott H. Silverman is one of the Founders and Board Members of Veterans Navigation Center (The VNC), and he appeared on KUSI San Diego this week to discuss and promote the mission of our organization. Simply put, The VNC is designed to fill in the gaps that veterans experience when they are trying to get…
It’s one of the most confounding challenges facing San Diego and it’s nothing new: the homelessness crisis. “It’s not realistic to say we’re going to take a twenty year old problem and fix it in a year,” said interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman in a very thought provoking segment on KOGO…
In a very thought provoking segment on KOGO radio this week, interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman participated in an on air segments on KOGO radio to discuss the unhoused crisis in San Diego. Among the topics covered were the proposed mega shelter, and the types of logistics that need to be…
Many nearby residents of a new “tiny homes” complex for the unhoused in Lemon Grove are concerned about what that new development will mean for thier neighborhood. While violent offenders, arsonists, and sexual offenders will not be allowed, but many who have substance issues will be included in the housing complex. Interventionist and CEO of…
Earlier this month, Confidential Recovery held its 10th Anniversary Celebration that also launched The Veterans Navigation Center. The celebration was covered on KUSI News, San Diego. Scott H. Silverman had this to say after: “Thank you to all the veterans and Confidential Recovery alumni in attendance, Sheriff Bill Gore, the County of San Diego for…
Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman visited KUSI News to discuss Recovery Month and it’s national significance. When asked why there is a need for Recovery Month, Scott answered, “To create days that we are talking about accessing treatment, asking for help, reaching out for information and letting families know that this…
Interventionist and CEO of Confidential Recovery Scott H. Silverman visited TNT to discuss a variety of issues that are affecting and contributing to the opioid epidemic. The topics discussed included border policy, homeless policy, mental health trends, and the rise in overdose rates. Narcan has its Limits One thing that continually comes up in recent public…
Crisis Coach and Interventionist Scott H. Silverman made a public request to both Presidential Candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump, asking to see their fentanyl plan. NBC San Diego brought him on the news to discuss this request on Fentanyl Awareness Day (August 21st, 2024). “We’re seeing more and more people taking something laced…
Scott H. Silverman was on KUSI news this week to discuss the urgent need to recognize Recovery Month and that people are self-medicating at record levels, especially since the COVID shutdown era. “[Addiction is] not generational, it’s not zip-code specific, it goes everywhere and it’s impacting a a lot of people.” Regarding the border, Scott…
Confidential Recovery CEO and Homeless Expert Scott H. Silverman appeared on Fox 5 to discuss Governor Newsom’s order to clear encampments and the many problems the order has created. Questions the order has raised, according to Scott, are “Where would they go, what resources do they have to access, and how do we best support…
In a bold move that coincides with Fentanyl Awareness Day (August 21st, 2024) Confidential Recovery CEO Scott H. Silverman has called upon both presidential candidates to unveil a plan to tackle the fentanyl crisis in our country. With about 400 deaths a day to accidental overdose, and overdose being the leading cause of death of…
As San Diego grapples with the homeless epidemic, Scott H Silverman brings his experience working with homeless and recovering people to many media discussions and public appearances about proposed solutions. Most recently, he’s been talking about the billion-dollar “mega-shelter” that has been proposed in San Diego. In short, Scott is of the opinion that the…
This week, Crisis Coach and Interventionist Scott H. Silverman was on Fox 5 San Diego Morning News t to discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments in San Diego. Scott estimates that about 30% of unhoused people can re-join the workforce and pay for housing with basic support programs like training, transitional housing,…
There is an ongoing discussion for a humongous building near the intersection of Kettner & Vine in San Diego to house up to one thousand homeless people. According to San Diego Interventionist and Crisis Coach Scott H Silverman, the project will not be a success. The reasons that it won’t be successful according to Scott…
Scott H. Silverman, who has been involved in San Diego’s homeless struggle for many years, recently appeared on KUSI Good Morning San Diego to discuss the proposed $1 billion mega homeless shelter. “Putting a thousand people in a brick-and-mortar building is like putting them in a jail cell,” said Silverman. Scott’s concerns are about a lack…
Scott H. Silverman, who has been involved in San Diego’s homeless struggle for many years, recently appeared on KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego to discuss San Diego’s recently announced policy of ticketing the homeless. While the policy of giving people who aren’t realistically able to appear in court a ticket is inhumane on its face,…
This week, Crisis Coach Scott H. Silverman was on KUSI discussing solutions to Homelessness in San Diego. Scott has been involved in homeless issues since the late 1980s, and shared several ideas on potential solutions. To help the unhoused population, Scott discussed the importance of individualized treatment, or “meeting people where they are.” An example…
Crisis Coach Scott H. Silverman, who has been involved in San Diego’s homeless struggle for many years, recently appeared on California Insider Opinion to discuss the proposed $1 billion mega homeless shelter. Scott’s concerns are about a lack of transparency with the organizations who are purchasing the land and funding the project, and as usual,…
Confidential Recovery CEO Scott H Silverman recently appeared on KUSI Good Morning San Diego to discuss the long-standing and ever worsening homeless problem in San Diego and what might be done about it. In his words, “housing first” might not be the immediate best answer, because just giving someone housing doesn’t address the underlying issues that…
“Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat that our nation has ever encountered, and although we have an awareness day on May 7th, we should be talking about it every day,” is how Scott led off his interview on KUSI this week in recognition of Fentanyl Awareness Day. Scott then proceeded to describe how fentanyl is…
Scott H. Silverman who has been working on homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues since the 1980s recently visited KUSI San Diego’s “Good Morning San Diego” segment to discuss the rampant homelessness that is plaguing our state and nation. Scott pointed out that that 70%+ of unhoused people are under the influence of drugs,…
Crisis Coach Scott H. Silverman and fellow podcast producer Fredd Carrol welcomes their friend in #recovery Doug who lives “A Rich Life Today” despite having overcome trauma and substance addiction. Watch the 5 part series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWY8dHI5EOo2fc9YMxeXy4-aPBULwy9J Confidential Recovery offers treatment to fit your schedule, and we accept most major insurances. There is no downside…
Scott H. Silverman has been fighting the good fight against addiction for over 20 years, one person, speech, and one book at a time. He has been recognized by CNN as a hero for his work educating people and spreading awareness and compassion about this epidemic. You can watch/and or listen here: https://tntvideo.podbean.com/e/scott-silverman-on-joseph-arthur-and-his-technicolor-dreamcast-7-april-2024/ More about…
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In 2023 border officials seized over 26,000 pounds of fentanyl. Scott H. Silverman joined Good Morning San Diego host Lauren Phinney on KUSI to discuss the dangers that San Diegans face as result of their proximity to the border. As he has discussed countless times before, Scott reminded the viewing audience that “Fentanyl is a…
Scott H. Silverman discussed the need for dedicating a full month to SAMHSA’S Recovery Month, and the grave state of the opioid epidemic. Scott discussed the need for more treatment, and more help, and the reduction of stigma. He offered to talk to anybody for 10 minutes in the month of September if you call…
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Scott H. Silverman appeared on CBS 8 to discuss the dangers of alcoholism. 141,000 Americans die from the effects of alcohol each year. One in 10 Americans are struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). Regarding the stigma of addiction, Scott says that up to15% of the country is…
San Diego has been hard-hit by the fentanyl-driven opioid epidemic. Our location right next to the border puts us on the front line of the drug cartels’ imported supply. Confidential CEO Scott H. Silverman appeared again on KUSI News to discuss the dangers of the opioid of and some steps parents can take to protect their teens…
Scott H. Silverman discussed the ongoing opioid crisis on America Trends earlier this month. Scott and the show host Mary Burke Godwin, discussed the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Act, which, according to the government’s press release, “The Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act represents a thoughtful expansion of access to a life-saving, effective medication for many Americans…
KUSI talked about the massive drug bust in San Clemente this week wherein 232 pounds of fentanyl were seized, which is enough to kill five million people! This bust marked the third major fentanyl bust by Border Patrol between ports of entry this month. According to Scott H. Silverman, the DEA only captures 10% of…
CBS 8 San Diego had Scott H. Silverman to discuss how over 100,000 people died of opioid overdoses last year, and over 70% of those were fentanyl related. Scott reminded the host that those are just the fatal overdoses, there are 5-10 times as many overdoses that don’t result in death. Scott shares that he…
Scott H. Silverman discussed the ongoing opioid crisis on America Trends earlier this month. Scott and the show host Mary Burke Godwin, discussed the disturbing documentary “American Pain.“ Then Scott described the challenges he faces in getting help to those who are most ‘at risk’ in the fentanyl overdose epidemic. Opioid overdoses claimed 107,000+ lives…
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Scott H. Silverman, one of the co-founders of Veterans Navigation Center, recently appeared on KUSI’s Good Evening San Diego Sunday to tell KUSI’s Lindsey Fukano about the many challenges Veterans face during the transition from active-duty to civilian life, including rom mental health to addiction issues, as well as gaining new…
In this episode, Scott discusses the opioid epidemic and the 400+ deaths a day that are happening, which motivated him to write The Opioid Epidemic. Scott discussed the current treatment paradigm which needs to be updated because after the 28 day “isolated residential process,” the patient typically returns to their home environment, resulting in a 95%…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego has recently announced that it is investing more funds into fighting fentanyl, which is a full-scale public health crisis. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a public health strategy aimed at addressing overdoses. Scott H. Silverman appeared on KUSI’s Good Evening San Diego show to discuss the challenges that the…
The “California Today” show on the Bay Area-based NTD channel did a special about the alarming death rate of fentanyl, which has drastically eclipsed that of COVID-19. They brought Scott H. Silverman on oi find out why it is happening and what can be done. Silverman stresses that awareness about the dangers and prevalence of…
On Monday’s episode of Good Morning San Diego, after the all-too-familiar stories of young people overdosing, Confidential Recovery CEO Scott H. Silverman appeared on KUSI to discuss the discouraging epidemic of fentanyl overdoses. San Diego has been hit hard by the synthetic opioid. Many people who are overdosing are taking another illegally manufactured drug, in…
#Fentanyl deaths now exceed COVID-19 deaths in San Francisco – by almost double. NTD News brought on Scott to talk about what’s causing this epidemic. Scott discussed the danger of fentanyl and how widespread its reach is. The manufacturers of fentanyl are creating it in all kinds of shapes and sizes as a deliberate effort…
Authorities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced the seizure of 12,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside popular candy packaging this week. The pills were hidden inside Skittles, Sweetarts, and Whoppers packaging. The suspect tried to get away but was later detained by law enforcement. Confidential CEO Scott H. Silverman appeared on ABC News 10 San…
In honor of National Recovery Month in September, NEWS8.com shared information and resources available to people struggling with addiction in Wisconsin. Some of the resources cited were: Alcoholics Anonymous recovery meetings Narcotics Anonymous recovery meetings A helpline for people dealing in challenging situations: Dial 2-1-1. Before utilizing these resources, it’s critical for those who struggle…
Scott H. Silverman with Confidential Recovery, joined Good Morning San Diego to talk about helping San Diego Veterans. Scott discussed the work that he and Confidential Recovery have been doing with San Diego Veterans. Confidential Recovery is now ‘in-network’ with Triwest insurance, which covers non-active duty Veterans and their families. Scott and Confidential Recovery have…
The radio station WWL in New Orleans had Scott H. Silverman on and he discussed the prevalence of fentanyl in up to 80% of street drugs, the epidemic of teens ‘accidentally’ taking fatal doses of fentanyl, and how, in many ways, taking fentanyl is “more dangerous than playing Russian Roulette.” Listen to the entire segment…
SAN DIEGO – Fentanyl continues to come to San Diego in the form of fake prescription pills, street marijuana, and other illicit drugs like cocaine. Scott Silverman, author of The Opioid Epidemic, joined KUSI’s Paul Rudy on Good Morning San Diego to warn San Diegans that up to 80% of illicit drugs are laced with fentanyl. Fentanyl…
Scott H. Silverman discussed fentanyl and the opioid crisis on America Trends earlier this month. In talking with Mary Burke Godwin, Scott discussed how the fentanyl overdose epidemic. Scott discusses how the fentanyl overdose epidemic rages unchecked with ‘accidental overdose’ now the #1 cause of death for people aged 18-45. Opioid overdoses claimed 107,000+ lives…
Scott H. Silverman made an appearance on KUSI San Diego’s Good Evening San Diego show to discuss the dangers of fentanyl and it’s effects on San Diego veterans. The DEA is launching another investigation after a resident at the Veteran’s Village of San Diego died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Officials say the resident was…
“Fentanyl is poison and can kill you,” begins the segment. Scott H. Silverman recently appeared on KUSI San Diego news to discuss one of our most pressing public health crises – fentanyl overdose. Fentanyl is basically poison, Scott explains, extremely potent and powerful enough to kill in extremely small portions. What’s worse, it’s being mixed…
“Fentanyl is poison and can kill you,” begins the segment. Scott made another guest appearance on the KUSI News morning show “Good Morning San Diego” to discuss the dangers of fentanyl. Notably, he explained that he considers fentanyl to be almost more of a poison than a drug, due to it’s potency. Fentanyl is 100…
As the FOX23 website says, “Fox 23 talks to expert about substance abuse among teens.” Scott discussed the insidious nature of fentanyl’s potency and how 80% of illegal drugs that are seized contain fentanyl. He also discusses how frequently kids may go to parties and unwittingly take something that can end their lives. He has this advice for…
In a segment entitled, “How To Talk To Friends, Family And Children About Substance Abuse,” Channel 8 news in Tampa, Florida hosted Scott H. Silverman recently to discuss this sensitive topic. Scott H Silverman, substance abuse expert and author of “The Opioid Epidemic,” joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the show Bloom, with tips for talking…
Thanks to the widespread availability of fentanyl, the overdose rate more than doubled in 2020, and went up 20% again in the first half of 2021. Scott H. Silverman appeared on KUSI to discuss this disturbing phenomenon. Watch the entire segment here: Fentanyl on KUSI. If you are facing a situation with a loved one,…
SAN DIEGO – More frequently, party drugs are being disguised and laced with fentanyl. Crisis Coach Scott H Silverman joined KUSI’s Jason Austell on “Good Morning San Diego” to discuss the latest fentanyl threats. The fentanyl crisis continues to soar nationwide and as such, Scott is here to help, call him today at: 619-993-2738 Watch…
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The U.S. is projected to top a million drug overdose deaths since they began collecting data over 20 years ago. That is about 930,000 deaths since 1999 and drugs like fentanyl are only contributing to this ongoing problem. Scott Silverman, Your Crisis Coach, joined KUSI’s Hunter Sowards on “Good Evening San…
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. With fentanyl deaths on the rise in the United States and San Diego County, Scott H. Silverman, joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on “Good Morning San Diego” to discuss the dangers of the drug.…
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,…
International Overdose Awareness Day is on Tuesday, August 31st, and it’s time we brought more attention to this deadly epidemic. Scott H. Silverman was featured this weekend in the Times of San Diego newspaper. Per Scott, “the number one weapon we have for fighting substance use disorder is education. Talk to your children. Start them…
Scott H. Silverman Offers Advice to Parents to Keep Their Kids Safe as Overdose Crisis Continues With opioid overdoses at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever to talk to your kids about drugs as they head back to school. Scott H. Silverman recently appeared on Fox 2 Detroit to reach out to parents…
Scott H. Silverman joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on Good Morning San Diego to discuss a disturbing episode that nearly killed a San Diego Police Officer. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has released body camera footage of a deputy who accidentally overdosed when exposed to fentanyl. In July, Deputy David Faiivae was a trainee at the…
Last year amid the pandemic, opioid-related deaths rose to a record 93,000. This historic increase was the result of the ‘perfect storm’ of: Deadly fentanyl Overprescribing of opiates Isolated opioid-abusers who couldn’t get help. Fentanyl’s Deadly Influence Fentanyl, Silverman warned, is becoming increasingly common as it is cheap, highly potent, and more readily available. Many…
It’s no secret that my mission in life is to help people win the battle against addiction. It’s a daily struggle and one that is almost impossible to overcome alone. Your addiction doesn’t just affect you. It affects your family, your friends, and those in your community. Now, I’m not saying that to make you…
Scott covered a wide range of topics, including: The devastation wrought by the opiate epidemic The negative stigma around substance use disorders (SUDs), and tips on overcoming it How to get help for a SUD Of course, Scott also answered questions about his new book, “The Opioid Epidemic,” which is now shipping and you can…
I am, first and foremost, a family navigator and crisis coach. If I can get just one person to call, just one person to start the road to recovery, it’s enough for me to feel fulfilled. However, I was looking for another way to help addicts and the loved ones of addicts. That’s when I…
Scott H. Silverman was recently featured by the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper for his work in the field of addiction. In a feature called Someone San Diego Should Know, the newspaper discussed the work Scott is doing now and his new book. The article also sheds light on his past struggles and personal…
SAN DIEGO – Scott H. Silverman was featured on KUSI recently to discuss the addiction epidemic and his new book.. Nationally, opioid overdoses are up about 28%, and in San Diego, they’ve risen a staggering 400%. A major contributor to the problem is the prevalence of counterfeit medications that have fentanyl in them, which can…
Scott. H. Silverman joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on Good Morning San Diego to divulge in just a few of his tricks and tips on how those struggling can go from addiction to recovery and how their families can navigate those waters. To watch the entire segment, go here. And don’t forget, if your situation with…
To jump to Scott’s segment, go here. Scott was recently featured at a Symposium on America’s Drug Epidemic in San Diego. The presentation also featured U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore, San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, Dr. Greg LaDue, and Scott H. Silverman. The City Club, in association with the…
View the Interview on Breath Body Connection. This interview with Scott Silverman, Expert Crisis Coach, author and speaker, is filled with mind blowing stats on opioids, alcoholism, and mood altering substances plus a lot more. Main take away is that if you think you have a problem, please get the support you need. He even…
California’s homeless population reached an all-time high in 2020 with over 70-percent living without shelter. See Scott’s appearance on California Insider for a lengthy and extremely thought provoking segment called “How California Created the Homelessness Industrial Complex” Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlfKpD2ONbo And don’t forget, if your situation with a loved one, spouse, or child has started…
Last week, Scott did another segment on Fox 2 Detroit to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription medications and warn viewers that some of these dangers might already be inside our homes. Scott cited the CDC study that showed over 20,000 opiate overdoses through September of 2020, which was a 28% increase from last…
San Diego TV Program KUSI news welcomed Confidential Recovery CEO Scott H. Silverman back to discuss the lasting mental health issues that will echo long after the pandemic, namely, addiction. Watch the segment here to see Elizabeth Alvarez discuss with Scott what small life changes that could make great differences for those who struggle with…
Jon Dwoskin interviewed Crisis Coach Scott H. Silverman for a recent episode of “Think Business Live.” Silverman, a CNN Hero, knows first-hand the damage that addiction and depression can do. More than 30 years ago, struggling with his own addiction issues, he tried to commit suicide but was saved by families and friends. Once…
Ahead of his book “The Opioid Epidemic,” Scott H. Silverman appeared on Fox 2 in Detroit to discuss addiction, the “pandemic within the pandemic.” Scott discussed the challenges that the pandemic have caused to those who struggle with a substance use disorder, as well as mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The isolation we are…
Ahead of his upcoming book, The Opioid Epidemic, Scott H. Silverman appeared on California Insider to discuss the addiction – the ‘pandemic within a pandemic.’ As a result of the pandemic, substance abuse is on the rise in California due to isolation. Scott H. Silverman is a crisis coach and family navigator. Today he discusses…
In today’s issue of La Jolla Light, Scott H. Silverman discusses the prevalence and seriousness of addiction. The article, entitled “People in Your Neighborhood,” finds him once again addressing stigma, and the barrier it poses to treatment, saying: The stigma of getting help, asking for help, the false pride. ‘I need help’ are the three hardest…
Crisis coach, Scott Silverman, joined Good Morning San Diego to give an update on what has changed during the COVID-19 for people in Recovery. Silverman discussed changes to access to treatment, attending recovery meetings. Silverman also said that there has been an increase in Alcohol Consumption During and overdoses during the pandemic. And don’t forget,…
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Hundreds of people are dying around the country due to a nationwide epidemic, the opioid crisis. In San Diego County, opioids are the leading cause of overdose deaths compared to any drug. County Supervisor Kristin Gaspar joined us to discuss the details of how the county is addressing the crisis here…
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Kids have a lot on their mind during the Summer months. Unfortunately, listening to their parents may not be high on their priority list. Crisis Coach Scott Silverman joined Good Morning San Diego with some tips on how you can get your children to listen. Silverman told KUSI one of the…
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Scott Silverman joined host David Condos on Recovery Unscripted, a podcast powered by Foundations Recovery Network that brings audiences compelling stories and fresh insights from leaders in the addiction and mental health recovery field. Listen to the podcast online here.
Scott Silverman joined San Diego Community Collection to discuss the opioid crisis. Listen to the segment here.
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. There’s an estimated 190,000 premature deaths from drugs each year in the world and the majority of them involve the use of opioids.
Scott SIlverman discusses the methamphetamine epidemic on KUSI.
Scott Silverman joins KOGO News Radio to discuss the increasing opioid epidemic. Listen in as Scott suggests how to best solve this opioid addiction crisis.
Listen to addiction specialist, Scott Silverman, talk about his story and addiction treatment on The Pete O’Shea Show.