#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…
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…
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…
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…
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…