As Scott mentions in his book, The Opioid Epidemic, overdoses claim more than 200 lives every day. That’s the equivalent of a plane crashing every day and killing everyone on board. In 2020, that number rose to 250. Many substance abusers use their substance of choice to cope with stress and personal problems, and the…
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…
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…
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…