Substance Use Disorder

The Into Light Project opens in New Hampshire this week, and uses art and storytelling to honor the memories of people with substance use disorder and fight the stigma around addiction.

The Farnum Center in Manchester has generally operated about 40 beds at any given time for in-patient services.

The money at issue comes from legal settlements with companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis.

Neither Joyce Craig nor Kelly Ayotte has released a detailed plan for addressing substance use, though they have outlined some policy ideas.

The bill was introduced in response to NHPR reporting that uncovered allegations of sexual misconduct in addiction treatment and recovery communities.

Public health workers hope the machine — which is free and confidential to use — further expands access to the overdose-reversal drug.

Police say an especially dangerous batch of drugs may be circulating.

Ahead of the 2016 primary, candidates from both parties made a point of talking about addiction. This year, Republicans are largely tying the issue to China and the southern border.

In response to NHPR’s “The 13th Step” podcast, a group of lawmakers and substance use disorder treatment providers are proposing new legislation to create more oversight of recovery programs in New Hampshire.

The second annual Celebration for Recovery Walk was held in honor of David Plaisted, a 28-year-old from New Ipswich who died in 2021.