Confidential Recovery CEO Says San Diego is Too Slow to Address Fentanyl Crisis on KUSI

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 which the fentanyl is mixed.

Scott H. Silverman discussed his frustration with the lack of action, while acknowledging the difficulties that San Diego legislators face. If given a "magic wand" to address the issue, Scott stated he would treat the fentanyl overdose epidemic as a health crisis, and recommend lots of tangible uses of the available funds - like naloxone (a.k.a Narcan).

Scott has historically campaigned to reduce the stigma of having a substance use disorder and provide opportunities to those whom are affected seek help.

You can watch the entire KUSI appearance here.

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Scott H. Silverman

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Scott found himself "hitting bottom" in 1984 and accepted that he needed help for his problem and pursued treatment and long-term recovery. After pursuing his own recovery, Scott dedicated his life to helping others who struggle with the same mental health and addiction issues that caused him so much pain. Scott has made an indelible mark on the lives of many in San Diego. He has been on KUSI dozens of times to raise awareness about the dangers that we face, and to speak a message of recovery.