The 13th Step

NHPR

An investigation into the widespread culture of sexual misconduct and abuse persistent in the addiction treatment industry.

  1. Episode 1

    The Shadow

    What is “the 13th step,” and why does it matter? It all starts with understanding what it’s like to be in the earliest days of recovery. We meet two women who say they were harassed during early recovery. And we meet the man who allegedly harassed them – the founder of New Hampshire’s largest addiction treatment network. 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 NHPR's Document team, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 mnt

  2. Episode 2

    The God of Recovery

    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 how he built his company – and his power. And we hear allegations that he abused that power by sexually assaulting members of his own staff. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. Nearly all the music in this podcast was written by Jason Moon. At the top of this episode, we used an excerpt of a track by “grapes” featuring J. Lang and Morusque. It’s called “I dunno.” To support investigative journalism like The 13th Step at NHPR, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 mnt

  3. Episode 3

    Just the Beginning

    In March of 2022, Lauren publishes her first story detailing allegations against Eric Spofford. The events of the next several months illustrate the ways powerful, wealthy people can intimidate sources and try to stop journalism from happening. And then, there was the vandalism…  The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 mnt

  4. Episode 4

    A Wild (Wild?) West

    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 treatment industry; goes in search of the people, government agencies, and industry groups that are supposed to oversee it; and does a deep dive into its most pervasive cultural force: AA and the 12 steps. She finds a lot of good intentions, alongside a lot of problems. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. To support investigative journalism like The 13th Step at NHPR, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 mnt

  5. Episode 5

    The Litter Police

    What 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 facilities was convicted of sexual assault and massive insurance fraud. It required years of work – and two women who banded together and refused to give up. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1j 1m

  6. Episode 6

    The Glam Room

    Since Lauren began reporting, Eric Spofford sold his New Hampshire company for millions of dollars and filed a defamation lawsuit in response to NHPR’s coverage. We catch you up on everything that’s happened. And we introduce you to a sober living community where addressing women’s sexual trauma is a priority. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 mnt

  7. Episode 7

    Epilogue: Employee A

    A conversation with one of the women whose story of sexual assault you heard earlier in this podcast. She talks with Lauren about what it was like to hear her story published, the legal threats she has faced from Eric Spofford and his lawyers, and why she decided to speak out in the first place. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 mnt

  8. Episode 8

    Vandalism Arrests

    Federal prosecutors have charged three men for their alleged roles in the vandalism incidents. According to the feds, the vandalism was "solicited" by a "close, personal associate" of Eric Spofford's. Reporter Jason Moon goes to the arraignment at a Boston courthouse and tells Lauren what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 mnt
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An investigation into the widespread culture of sexual misconduct and abuse persistent in the addiction treatment industry.

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