Five of the suspected opioid ODs in February were deaths;Â 3 of the suspected deaths were reported in Nashua and 2 were reported in Manchester.
American Medical Response (AMR) released it annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report today for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester & Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.Â
 American Medical Response (AMR) Manchester, set a new 24-hour transport record in Manchester on Tuesday, responding to 70 patients as responders see flu-like illnesses continue to surge.
November’s opioid OD response numbers were notable once again by setting another record low for the second month in a row. That virtually assures that 2025 will have the lowest annual number of suspected opioid ODs in a decade in both Nashua and Manchester.
October’s opioid OD response numbers were notable for several reasons. The combined two-city total of 35 was the lowest total number of suspected opioid ODs in one month since AMR began tracking them 10 years ago.
As students in New Hampshire prepare for the new school season, first responders with American Medical Response (AMR), New Hampshire’s leading ambulance provider, are urging families to prioritize safety during this busy season. With shifting routines and school zones bustling once again, it is crucial that parents, drivers, and students alike stay alert and follow essential safety guidelines.Â
Keep in mind that due to the nature of the opioid epidemic and its clear history of unpredictability, it is always possible that the trend of lower numbers could quickly change – as evidenced this month and last.
AMR medics responded to a total of 42 suspected opioid ODs in Nashua and Manchester during January 2025. 30 in Manchester and 12 in Nashua.
The team of EMTs described the challenges they encounter daily meeting the emergency medical needs of the city. The combination of drug addiction, mental health, homelessness, and access to healthcare combined create a perfect storm of demand that they constantly contend with. They are on the front lines of these issues.
AMR medics responded to a total of 38 suspected opioid ODs in Nashua and Manchester during December 2024. 27 in Manchester and 11 in Nashua. That is the lowest 1-month suspected opioid OD response total in nearly 5 years.