‘Angels of Addictions’ reception Oct. 19 for this month’s Art on the Wall @ City Hall exhibition

Thursday, October 19, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

A reception will be held at Manchester City Hall, hosted by The Manchester Arts Commission, on Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m. READ MORE

Is addiction really a disease?

Monday, July 24, 2017 David Shaw 0

Despite how polarizing this question seems to be, the truth is, I don’t know. I hope to, however, share with you what I do know based on my personal experiences in an effort to clean up some of the misconceptions and ambiguities that are slithering around, well, just about everywhere I look lately. READ MORE

Sam A. Shelby, 29: Beloved son, brother, who touched many lives; lost long, courageous battle with addiction

Friday, July 14, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Visitation will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St. Manchester, on Monday July 17 from 4-8 p.m.. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 18 at 10 a.m., at St. Pius X Church, 575 Candia Road Manchester, with Father Simoneau officiating. READ MORE

Make Ear Acupuncture a tool for addiction recovery

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Elizabeth Ropp 0

If you are personally affected by the opioid crisis or if you can speak to the benefits of acupuncture, then I need your help. Please contact Senator Carson and ask her to drop the amendment for HB575. READ MORE

Rising toll of addiction: Connecting the dots between mental health and the opioid crisis

Sunday, June 4, 2017 Carol Robidoux 0

Opioid addiction – which exploded due to the prevalence of prescription pain pills, then heroin, now fentanyl and carfentanil – has taken hold here. Like a shape-shifting nemesis, it continues to beguile those in the trenches who are the healers – our first responders, our medical community, social workers and addiction counselors. READ MORE