Confidential Recovery

04/23/2026

A large study showed that 12.9% of male and 21.4% of female physicians meet alcohol abuse/dependence criteria.*

At Confidential Recovery, we understand that medical professionals value discretion and the kind of therapies they respond to. We have more groups and sessions available than ever before (including nights and weekends) to accommodate demanding schedules, and many sessions can be attended remotely.

Contact us at (619) 752-7590 or learn more about how we can help doctors and other San Diego medical professionals here: https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/services/drug-rehab-for-doctors-in-san-diego/

To read an article our CEO wrote for MedsNews about the specific challenges doctors face when it comes to problematic drug and alcohol use, go here: https://www.medsnews.com/health/stigma-lack-of-support-doctors-with-addiction/

*Oreskovich et al, 2015

04/18/2026

21% of lawyers struggle with problematic alcohol use*, and it's no mystery why. Some of the reasons are:

- A culture of hazing and overworking young associates
- Lack of adequate sleep, exercise, and healthy routines
- The isolation of attorneys from their families due to long case hours
- The adversarial nature of legal battles trigger "fight or flight" responses and then celebration or drowning sorrows depending on the outcome

This is bad enough already if getting help was encouraged. Unfortunately, we have seen that the stigma around asking for help for problematic drug or alcohol use is very high due to the obsession with "billable hours" and the need to appear strong and confident for the client.

You can read our Founder and CEO Scott H. Siverman's article about this on Recovery Helper here: https://bit.ly/4vASMFA

Confidential Recovery offers effective and flexible outpatient treatment that accommodates attorneys' busy schedules. Contact us at (619) 752-7590 or learn more about how we can help lawyers and other San Diego professionals here: https://bit.ly/4ckaxSc

*per the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the American Bar Association

04/14/2026

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/

04/12/2026

What is meant when people say "addiction is a family disease?"

A. Does that mean that it is passed down from parent to child?
B. Does it mean that when one member suffers everyone suffers?
C. Does it mean that while one person expresses the addiction through drug use, the other members contribute to the issue in their own way (ie codependency)?
D. All of the above

Of course all of the above issues can be affecting someone who has developed a problematic pattern of substance use.

This is just one of the questions our Founder and CEO Scott H. Silverman answered on Robert Plank's podcast: "Debunk Addiction Myths and What Families Need to Know."

It is queued up to this exact question, here: https://bit.ly/41xicX1

As always, you can reach us at (619) 752-7590 for a private consultation if you want to talk with us about anything. Or, to read more about our outpatient treatment program in San Diego or to submit your insurance for review, visit our site here: https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/

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

03/24/2026

When someone's mom takes the time to write a letter like this, it is meaningful to us in a way that few things ever could be.

If you want to get in touch with us, call (619) 752-7590 for a private and complimentary assessment of your situation.

Read the full letter here: https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/blog/a-testimonial-from-a-clients-mom-reminds-us-why-we-help-people-recover/

03/17/2026

Increasingly, executives are finding themselves trapped beneath the expectations of everyone who depends on them. When substances start becoming a crutch to help wind down or deal with the stress, things can start to really go south. The good news is that HOPE and HELP are available.

Confidential Recovery offers private, flexible outpatient treatment in San Diego for business leaders who can't afford to disappear for a month. Call us at (619) 752-7590 for a confidential and complimentary consultation.

03/16/2026

🪖 Our veterans can suffer a moral injury when faced with the images of our country at war in the middle east again.

The feelings are complex, ranging from bringing trauma to the surface to causing survivor's guilt and, unfortunately, sometimes triggering the urge to self-medicate as a coping mechanism.

If the news and images are upsetting to you, it's recommended you minimize your exposure to them. It's also important to remember that you are not alone, and there are numerous resources available for veterans from the VA and other sources. For starters, the Veterans Crisis Line is (800) 273-8255.

You can read an article that our Founder and CEO Scott H. Silverman wrote about veterans being negatively affected by our country returning to war on California Business Journal here: https://calbizjournal.com/when-the-war-is-personal-what-veterans-are-feeling-right-now/

If you are a veteran in the San Diego area and would like help with drug or alcohol use you can call Confidential Recovery at (619) 752-7590 to learn about our outpatient treatment program that is popular with vetarans (or read about it here: https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/military-san-diego/)

03/13/2026

Corrections officers (C.O.s) suffer PTSD at a rate (34%) more than double veterans (14%).*

Additionally,70.8% reported using alcohol and 17.2% reported using sedatives in the last month.* A 2021 California survey found that 31% of C.O.s reported drinking more than intended at least once in the previous month.

Corrections officers have an astronomically high su***de rate, and their life expectancy is 59 compared to the general population average of 75.*

And yet, the stigma of asking for help overwhelmingly prevents them from seeking drug or mental health treatment.

Confidential Recovery has a discreet outpatient drug rehab program for employed professionals in San Diego, and many sessions can be attended remotely (via ZOOM/Cell).

Read about the success we have had reaching first responders like corrections officers here: https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/services/first-responders/. Call us at (619) 752-7590 for a complimentary and confidential phone assessment.

Hope and help are available. Millions of us live in joyous recovery from the addiction which ruined our lives, let us show you how we climbed out of the pit of despair, one day at a time.

*Southern Illinois University

03/09/2026

You've run toward every emergency but your own. 👮

For law enforcement, asking for help feels like a career risk. Losing your badge. Your clearance. Your reputation in the department. That fear is real.

But from my experience, what is more likely to end a career (and a family): untreated addiction.

Confidential Recovery's outpatient program is discreet with flexible hours. It is staffed and attended by people who understand the warrior ethos that police and veterans have been ingrained with — because many of them have lived it too.

You can get help and keep working.

For more information, visit https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/services/first-responders/, or call (619) 752-7590 for a private and complimentary consultation.

We offer substance abuse and mental heatlh treatment to firefighters, EMS, corrections, dispatch, and other public safety professionals.

03/08/2026

Why do 21% of attorneys qualify as problem drinkers*?

There are several systemic factors about this career which greatly contribute to excessive drinking and drug use. Some of them are:

- A culture of hazing and overworking young associates
- Lack of adequate sleep, exercise, and healthy routines
- The isolation of attorneys from their families due to long case hours
- The adversarial nature of legal battles trigger "fight or flight" responses and then celebration or drowning sorrows depending on the outcome

The stigma around asking for help for problematic drug or alcohol use is very high due to the obsession with "billable hours" and the need to appear strong and confident for the client.

But, as we know, addiction is insidious and progressive and any legal professional would be so much better off seeking help before a crisis hits (divorce, DUI, or worse).

Read our CEO Scott H. Silverman's article on Recovery Helper here: https://www.recoveryhelper.org/guide/why-do-so-many-attorneys-struggle-with-substance-abuse-79812895.shtml

As always, if would like to talk with us about anything, call (619) 752-7590 for a private and complimentary consultation.

*per the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the American Bar Association

03/05/2026

Most addiction treatment fails — at least that’s what the numbers say.

But what if we’re measuring the wrong thing?

On this episode of Your Crisis Coach podcast, Our CEO Scott H. Silverman has some members of Confidential Recovery clinical team on to discuss "What makes outpatient addiction treatment work?"

You can watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2vCUusCP9U

We break down:

• Why the 95% relapse statistic is misunderstood
• Why 30 days isn’t enough
• What actually helps people stay sober
• Why relapse isn’t always failure
• The role of veterans, professionals, and family in recovery
• How connection changes outcomes

If you or someone you love is navigating addiction, relapse, or recovery burnout — this conversation matters. You can call us at (619) 752-7590 for a private consultation.

03/04/2026

Research shows that roughly 75% of prescription stimulant misuse cases involve people using the medication not to get high, but to meet performance demands they believe are non-negotiable.

We can tell you that after decades of working with recovering people, we have helped many once-successful executives who have lost their careers and their families due to the progressive nature of addiction. And, too many have regretted not seeking help until the professional, personal, and often legal crises have changed their lives permanently.

At Confidential Recovery, we specialize in helping San Diego professionals return to and maintain their careers while receiving substance abuse counseling at our discreet office in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood.

If you would like to talk with us about our programs, call us at (619) 752-7590 for a private and complimentary consultation.

Read our CEO's article Beyond Adderall: Sustainable Performance Strategies for Executives on Healthcare Business Today here: https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/beyond-adderall-sustainable-performance-strategies-for-executives/