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New Hampshire lawmakers have proposed diverting millions of dollars meant to address opioid addiction to help close the state’s budget gaps – alarming advocates who say it would upend a wide range of treatment, recovery and prevention programs.
American Medical Rescue (AMR) is reporting that opioid overdoses in Manchester went down by 40 percent in October compared to September.
AMR spokesperson Chris Stawasz added that all illicit drugs are likely to have some quantity of synthetic Fentanyl, Narcan is available in NH and anyone can seek treatment in the NH Doorway program by calling 2-1-1.
Last week, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig joined Manchester Fire Department Chief Ryan Cashin and members of the Manchester Fire Department Community Response Unit Team, also known as Squad One, to get a first-hand look at outreach efforts with those in need as winter approaches.
American Medical Response (AMR), the ambulance service for Manchester, reported that suspected opioid overdoses declined from July to August, although opioid-related deaths remain high.