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 parents, "Parents really need to be listening right now in a way they have not previously."
Scott's book, The Opioid Epidemic is also discussed.
Watch the entire segment here.
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 to your friend, family and children about alcohol and drugs.
Scott's book, The Opioid Epidemic is also discussed.
Watch the entire segment here.
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.
SAN DIEGO – More frequently, party drugs are being disguised and laced with fentanyl.
Confidential Recovery's CEO Scott H Silverman joined KUSI’s Jason Austell on “Good Morning San Diego” to discuss the latest fentanyl threats.
While a relatively low percentage of the cocaine tested by law enforcement contains fentanyl (lower than one percent), it has risen. the mixture has become more common. Cocaine users who have not built up a tolerance for opioids are at higher risk for overdosing from a small amount of fentanyl.
The fentanyl crisis continues to soar nationwide and as such, Confidential is here to help call us today (619) 452–1200.
Watch the entire segment on KUSI here.
SAN DIEGO – More frequently, party drugs are being disguised and laced with fentanyl.
Confidential Recovery's CEO 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, Confidential is here to help call us today (619) 452–1200.
Watch the entire segment on KUSI here.
The crisis that grips our nation is killing almost 300 a day and is the leading cause of death for adults between 18-45.
Scott frequently appears in the media to discuss the dangers of fentanyl, the symptoms of opioid use, and most importantly: what to do if someone you love is at risk.
Watch Scott on KUSI San Diego discuss the fentanyl crisis here and the national overdose epidemic here.
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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 Diego” to discuss the nationwide fentanyl crisis.
Watch the entire video here: https://www.kusi.com/fentanyl-crisis-continues-to-surge-across-the-country-harming-millions/.
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, Your Crisis Coach, Scott Silverman, joined KUSI’s Elizabeth Alvarez on “Good Morning San Diego” to discuss the dangers of the drug.
Fentanyl can be found in many forms, including other drugs as well as eye drops, nasal spray, and small candy.
Watch the entire segment here: https://www.kusi.com/your-crisis-coach-scott-silverman-discusses-the-dangers-of-fentanyl/
Scott H. Silverman recently appeared on America Trends 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 and recovery and talked about how he approaches his work in helping those with a SUD by “meeting them where they are at” to reduce the stigma of addiction, which is a huge hurdle that we need to overcome as a society in order to make progress in the battle against the opioid epidemic.
Watch the entire segment here: https://youtu.be/TV2_3uTDNQ4
Scott H. Silverman appeared on KOGO (AM 600), "San Diego's Breaking News Station" 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 available, urging anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder, or cares about someone who may be, to get help.
Listen to the entire segment here: