Confidential Recovery

07/28/2026

We don't want to be a wet blanket on the improved U.S. overdose statistics, because they mean that fewer families are getting “the call.” Fewer parents are planning funerals for their kids. There are thousands of people alive right now who would not be if things had continued on our previous trajectory.

However, as our CEO Scott H. Silverman discusses in this article, the overdose numbers are too low, for a few reasons..

And, we have spent enough years in this field to fear what might happen when the headlines say “crisis improving.” Insurance companies will start asking why they should keep covering long-term treatment more often. Families who have been holding out hope that a loved one’s addiction will improve might start to believe the worst is behind them, when the danger is very real.

Be vigilant and remember that overdose is still the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 44. Talk with your teens (and more importantly, listen).

There is good news: treatment is better than ever and more easily attainable than ever. Reach out for help if you or someone you know is struggling with problematic drug or alcohol use.

As always, can be reached for a private and non-judgemental consultation at 619-752-7590.

You can read the full article on Metapress here: https://metapress.com/as-u-s-overdose-deaths-decline-the-opioid-epidemic-is-far-from-over/

07/27/2026

Confidential Recovery, the outpatient addiction treatment program that we started twelve years ago in San Diego continues to evolve, serving more people than ever before thanks to an expanding schedule (that accommodates nights & weekends) and remote/ZOOM meeting support.

If you want to learn more, call (619) 752-7590 and press 2 to get connected with our intake counselor who will be happy to make an assessment and recommendation that is both complimentary and confidential.

You can also learn more about our program by visiting our website here: https://confidentialrecovery.com/

07/23/2026

July is Minority Mental Health Month:

Minority communities have less access to mental health services.

Is there someone you know who you fear may be abusing substances?

We are available to help at (619) 752-7590.

07/20/2026

Scott recently appeared on America Trends to discuss and the grave state of the epidemic.

Scott offered to speak with anyone who wanted to call us about their current substance use (or their loved one) to see how we can help.

Watch the segment here: https://bit.ly/48nHgBR

07/20/2026

Why is recovery from addiction difficult?

Recovery from addiction and be mystifying to those who are in the throes of its (and their family members), but actually follows several well-worn paths that addiction counselors understand.

That is why it's so important to get professional help for a substance addiction, and the good news is that now is a better time than ever to do so.

Addiction is a medical condition, just like diabetes or a broken leg, but after you remove the substance (a required first step), you have to do inner work to address the underlying issues that caused the addiction.

Our CEO discussed this with Robert Plank on his podcast, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev7b7M7UIdI

As always, if there's anything we can help with, we can be reached for a private and non-judgemental consultation at (619) 752-7590.

07/15/2026

This Minority Mental Health Month, consider that bipoc (black, indigenous, and people of color) often have their mental health negatively affected by their identity.

Racism, microaggressions, lack of representation, and biases are just a few examples of what people go through daily.

Here is a graphic that lists some things that you can do to support minorities during .

Is there someone you know who you fear may be abusing substances?

We are available to help at (619) 752-7590.

07/13/2026

7-OH is sometimes called "gas station he**in," and will eventually be banned but is still available throughout most of the U.S.

Made from parts of the Kratom plant, 7-OH (short for 7-hydroxymitragynine) is mixed into "supplement" type gummies, shots, and v**e products. 7-OH is not technically an opioid, but it is tolerance-building, habit forming, and you can overdose on it.

Notably, people are not often aware of 7-OH or what they are ingesting when they become hooked on these supplements.

Ten states have banned it outright, and California is considered to have "almost banned" 7-OH products (at many county/city levels). There is a federal ban in the works.

Read more about 7-OH, including the status of it's legality throughout the U.S. in this article by our CEO Scott H. Silverman: https://bit.ly/4aPLeWS

If you want to talk about anything call us for a complimentary and confidential assessment at (619) 752-7590.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸

Skip the noisy "boom" of fireworks and come to La Jolla's drone show.

This is a free, family-friendly, and pet-friendly event. No loud bangs, no smoke, just pure aerial art.

📍 South end of Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores
🕣 8:45–9:30 PM (on July 4th)

Visit https://lajollaskyshow.com/ for more info! 🇺🇸💫

07/02/2026

Do you have a neighbor who has served in the Armed Forces? Honor them this 4th of July by showing them you care. They may have PTSD and find fireworks stressful.

Here are five tips for making Independence Day, especially any firework displays, more inclusive for people with PTSD:

1. Find out when the fireworks are, and let the person know ahead of time, so they have time to prepare.

2. Establish a safe space, so they can attend your get together and go there to be safe.

3. Provide them earplugs, headphones, and music. Noise-canceling headphones can be a great way to lessen the impact.

4. Celebrate in a different way. Get away from the area where there are fireworks.
5. Be kind to yourself and others. Give them permission to go home early and let others know they have PTSD.

There are more ideas on the Confidential Recovery blog article about this topic here:
https://bit.ly/3Jx0cn1

Confidential Recovery is an outpatient program, allowing clients to continue their careers or jobs a

07/01/2026

A recent study* focused on bartenders and servers found that 44% showed moderate to high alcohol problem severity.

Workers in the accommodations and food services industry have the highest rate of past-month illicit drug use of any industry in the country, at 19.1%, and the highest rate of past-year substance use disorder, at 16.9%*.

There are several unique challenges that these types of workers face. They have to handle and serve alcoholic beverages to others, and they are engulfed by the high pressure and nightly release culture of the restaurant industry.

When it's time to seek help, it's much more difficult for workers in these types of roles to take time off for a residential program (than a typical corporate employee who's part of a team in an office). That's why outpatient treatment, like what is offered at Confidential Recovery, can be so helpful, with it's flexible scheduling (including nights and weekends).

There are many bartenders, waiters, and restaurant managers in recovery: HOPE and HELP are available, and easier to access than ever before.

If you want to talk about anything call us for a complimentary and confidential assessment at (619) 752-7590.

You can read the article our CEO Scott H. Silverman wrote for California Business Journal here: https://bit.ly/4y59RsO.

*per SAMHSA