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…
Substance Use Disorder is not just bad for your health, relationships, and professional life; it’s also deadly. Consider the three NYC professionals who died from a fentanyl overdose in March 2021; they all thought they were ordering cocaine through a delivery service, but the dealers laced it with fentanyl. We cannot stress enough that drugs…
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…
A huge source of frustration for those who have firsthand experience with the opioid crisis is that no one seems to care. Officials say they will “do more” but often fail to elaborate. This is a topic Scott Silverman discusses during a recent appearance on The Opioid Matrix podcast. He once used the analogy of…