Heroin Crisis in Manchester

NH joins national lawsuit against maker of Suboxone for price-inflating scheme

Thursday, November 17, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

Attorney General Joseph A. Foster joined with 41 other attorneys general on Nov. 17 in filing an amended antitrust lawsuit against the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction, over allegations that the companies engaged in a scheme to block generic competitors and cause purchasers to pay artificially high prices. READ MORE

Wrap-around program aims at solving opiate crisis in Manchester

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

The 360 Degree Strategy brings together many experts in substance abuse and prevention to address four key groups by engaging in dialogue, providing information and resources to educate young people about the consequences of drug abuse and trafficking. READ MORE

HOPE for NH opens doors at new Wilson Street community center

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

The doors are open at the HOPE for NH Recovery Center, 267 Wilson St. The move from Central Street marks the next phase of recovery and support for the organization, which provides coaching and resources for thosein need of addiction treatment, as well as those actively engaged in recovery. READ MORE

Chief Willard goes to Washington to attend White House drug policy summit

Thursday, October 27, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

Manchester Police Chief Nick Willard has been invited to attend the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) convening on November 3, 2016 in Washington, D.C. READ MORE

‘Safe Station’ update: New potent opioids hit the streets putting first responders at risk

Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

We are at 42 suspected overdoses this month with all but two being treated with Naloxone. Four of these encounters ended up with a fatal result and one was an intentional suicide by methadone overdose. READ MORE

Safe Station Sept. update: Two consecutive months shows drop in opiate overdoses

Friday, September 23, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

More than 500 people have sought relief from addiction since May via the Manchester Fire Department Safe Station initiative. READ MORE

States look for influx of federal dollars to fight heroin

Friday, September 16, 2016 Carol Robidoux 0

A USA Today article leans heavily on New Hampshire’s battle against the heroin crisis – and it’s “unconventional” Safe Station approach – to highlight a renewed strategy from the White House, which next week plans to up the ante by putting equal emphasis on prevention as well as treatment in the form of dollars and programs. READ MORE