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Manchester, NH: Ground Zero For Opioid Addiction

Located along the picturesque Merrimack river, Manchester, New Hampshire--birthplace of several famous Americans including Adam Sandler and Seth Meyers—is the largest city in the state. It's also sometimes called "The Queen City" because even though it has the biggest population, it isn't the official capital, though some argue that it should have been. But when it comes to Manchester, one thing is for sure: unfortunately, it sits at the heart of New Hampshire's staggering opioid epidemic.

New Hampshire ranks second in the United States (coming in just behind West Virginia) for the number of opioid-related deaths relative to population size. And even more shocking perhaps is that fact that it ranks No. 1, for fentanyl-related deaths per person. But, with an average household income of $71,381, New Hampshire (known as "The Granite State") is one of the wealthiest states in the union, and it boasts one of the lowest overall poverty rates, with less that 8% of its residents falling below the federal poverty line. So how is it then that a state so well off could be struggling with such a staggering drug problem? It turns out that the opioid epidemic does not discriminate between white collar and blue collar, rich and poor; it permeates all walks of life.

Fentanyl--a synthetic opioid between 50 and 100 times stronger than heroin--is a major reason that New Hampshire's overdose numbers are so high. And although many overdose deaths in Manchester are officially attributed to heroin, many officials say that Manchester does not have a heroin problem, but rather it has a fentanyl problem. The fentanyl coming into New Hampshire usually comes from either China or Mexico, via routes through Massachusetts. Drug dealers add this incredibly deadly drug to their heroin to make supplies last longer, thereby making a greater profit. Addicts needing a fix don't always know or question what they're ingesting, so it's easy to see how overdoses can happen.

And, as if the fentanyl situation wasn't bad enough, an even stronger, deadlier opioid called Carfentanil has recently made its way into Manchester. At least 100 times stronger than fentanyl, Carfentanyl is actually an elephant tranquilizer, and a dose only as big as two grains of sand is enough to kill a human being. It's so dangerous that first responders have to now wear protective masks and gloves, as it can be absorbed through the skin. Gnarly stuff indeed. We can only hope that authorities can gain a hold over the situation.

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Settings and Methods

A number of addictive drugs are easily attainable within the Manchester region, such as: heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and meth.

The motives that people start using addictive drugs varies. Often, what those who become dependent on drugs and alcohol have in common is an inability to overcome their dependence upon these addictive substances without the help of a professional.

For these individuals, Manchester offers a number of various rehabilitation programs so clients can search out one in a convenient environment such as: inpatient addiction treatment programs, outpatient detox facilities, short term drug treatment, outpatient substance abuse counseling, long term addiction treatment centers.

These programs use a variety of methods, ranging from long-established methods to recently developed techniques, to provide clients with a successful evidence-based path to sustained sobriety. These approaches may include: motivational interviewing, group therapy, behavior modification, group therapy, cognitive/behavior therapy, matrix model.

Special Programs for Addiction Treatment

Because alcohol and drug addiction has an effect on each person in a different way, nearby rehabilitation centers provide unique resources such as legal advocacy, clients referred from the court/judicial system, social skills development, residential beds for client's children, persons with serious mental illness, transgender or (LGBT) clients to help match a client's recovery to their specific needs.

Those dealing with alcohol and drug addiction can get instruction in picking the right program for their needs by getting in touch with any of the area's rehab centers.

Addiction Treatment Program Payment Alternatives

Funding should not be an obstacle to rehab for people struggling with drug and alcohol use. That is the reason local treatment centers provide several payment options, including private insurance, cash or self-payment, military insurance, sliding fee scale, other state funds, state education funds, to accommodate patients' personal financial circumstances.

Those who are seeking drug and alcohol treatment can find a facility, rehab, approach, and payment option within the Manchester region that will help them to recover from their drug and alcohol addiction and begin the life they want to live.