PLYMOUTH — The Into Light Project is making its way across the country, with an art exhibit featuring original graphite portraits of people who died from substance use disorder, drug poisoning or related causes, aiming to eliminate stigma.

The Silver Center for the Arts is the newest host of the exhibit, and leaders from Plymouth State University and members of the nonprofit organization had an opening ceremony on Sept. 6, where speakers highlighted the importance of changing the conversation about substance misuse.

“We are trying to humanize the disease, and hope that this is a good learning and educational experience for the public,” Joanne Gillespie, Into Light Project ambassador coordinator, said.

New Hampshire is the 16th state to be featured since the inception of the project. A t

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