An investigation into the widespread culture of sexual misconduct and abuse persistent in the addiction treatment industry.
26 episodes transcribedWhat does it take to catch a predator in the addiction treatment industry? We hear about a case in California where the CEO of a network of treatment...
How did 13th stepping become so common in the recovery world and who can hold people accountable? Lauren looks into the history of the addiction treat...
In March of 2022, Lauren publishes her first story detailing allegations against Eric Spofford. The events of the next several months illustrate the w...
As Eric Spofford tells it, he spent his teen years in the throes of addiction and crime. When he got sober, he became a crusader for recovery. We hear...
The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. To hear more stories by Lauren Chooljian and...
Reporter Lauren Chooljian starts getting tips about the founder of New Hampshire’s largest addiction treatment network. He is allegedly sexually haras...
