Year-End Stats Show Progress in Fighting Drug Crisis

CONCORD, NH - New data from American Medical Response (AMR) show that opioid overdoses and overdose deaths in Manchester and Nashua are at their lowest number since AMR began tracking this data in 2015.

Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement on the progress made in fighting the drug crisis last year:

"I'm encouraged to see opioid overdoses and deaths continue to go down, and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this effort. With our coordinated approach to fighting the drug crisis, New Hampshire is a model for fighting addiction and saving lives. We're going to continue to strengthen drug trafficking and prevention efforts while making sure people in recovery get the compassionate care they need. Together, we will keep working to get this deadly poison out of our communities and help Granite Staters seeking treatment for substance use disorders."

2025 suspected opioid overdoses continued to drop significantly in both Manchester & Nashua. Both cities recorded the lowest number of suspected opioid ODs in one year since AMR began tracking them in 2015.

AMR Regional Director Chris Stawasz added the following statement:

"The continued decline in opioid overdoses reflects a well-coordinated, rapid public-safety response, widespread naloxone use, and immediate connections to proven recovery care. Significant progress has been made-and continues to be made-in expanding treatment options and saving lives. While that progress deserves recognition, it is equally important to acknowledge the real, ongoing, life-altering substance misuse challenges that still claim lives across our state virtually every day."

Mayor Jay Ruais of Manchester released the following statement on progress made in the Queen City:

"As a person in long term recovery myself, I know that every life lost is a tragedy, and we are blessed to have so many committed partners like AMR, the Manchester Health Department, the Manchester Fire Department, the Manchester Police Department and more leading the way to combat addiction. Fortunately, we are seeing progress. In 2025, we recorded the lowest annual total since tracking began ten years ago, representing a 30 percent reduction from 2024 and a 54 percent decrease over the past two years. We are deeply grateful to all the heroes working tirelessly every day to help those struggling to find recovery."

Overdose Data Overview:

2025 suspected opioid overdoses continued to drop significantly in both Manchester & Nashua. Both cities recorded the lowest number of suspected opioid ODs in one year since AMR began tracking them in 2015.

• Manchester 2025 Opioid Overdoses - 371
  • Lowest annual number of opioid overdoses since tracking began 10 years ago
  • 30% reduction from 2024 numbers
  • 54% reduction in the last 2 years
• Nashua 2025 Opioid Overdoses - 155
  • Lowest annual number of opioid overdoses since tracking began 10 years ago
  • 16% reduction from 2024 numbers
  • 35% reduction in the last 2 years