Substance Use Disorder

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.

If you were a former Granite Recovery Centers employee or client, or if you have related information about Eric Spofford you think NHPR should know, please get in touch.

An NHPR investigation has revealed multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Spofford, the founder and former CEO of Granite Recovery Centers. GRC is New Hampshire’s largest provider of substance use disorder treatment. The claims involve former employees and a former client and include allegations of sexual harassment and assault.