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In New Mexico and across the United States, an estimated 12.8 million Americans, about 6 percent of the household population aged twelve and older use illegal street drugs on a regular basis (within the past thirty days). You may be surprised to read that this number of "past-month" drug users has declined by almost 50% from the 1979 high of 25 million illegal street drug users. This decrease represents an extraordinary change in behavior.

Despite the dramatic drop, more than a third of all Americans twelve and older have tried illegal street drugs. Ninety percent of those who have used illegal drugs used marijuana or hashish. Approximately a third used cocaine or took a prescription type drug for nonmedical reasons. About a fifth used LSD. Fortunately, nearly sixty million Americans who used illicit street drugs during their youth stop using drugs once they enter into adulthood.

Many people in New Mexico believe that illegal street drugs and the various troubles they cause are not their problem. They have misconceptions that drug users belong to a segment of society different from their own or that drug abuse is remote from their environment. They are wrong. Almost three quarters of drug users are employed and approximately forty-five percent of Americans know someone with a substance abuse problem.

While illegal street drugs and their consequences threaten New Mexico families of every socio-economic background, geographic region, educational level, and ethnic and racial identity, the effects of drug use are often felt disproportionally. For example, many less fortunate neighborhoods are plagued by crime and violence because of the illegal street drugs sold in their black markets. People living in New Mexico who lack comprehensive health plans and have smaller incomes may be less able to afford Drug Rehabs to overcome drug dependence. What everyone living in New Mexico must understand is that nobody is immune to the consequences of drug use. Every family is vulnerable.

Across New Mexico, illegal street drugs are a serious problem. Included in this problem are stimulants, depressants and prescription drugs that are taken and sold illegally. The specific effects vary depending on the drug. Most drugs have an addictive effect after only a few uses. Even marijuana can become emotionally addicting. For many taking illegal street drugs, it can interfere with their relationships, health, academics, career, etc.

It is often hard to tell if someone you care about is taking part in illegal street drug abuse. Each drug has its own signs of use and abuse. Drugs can numb the user's memory, impair their judgment, and make it impossible for the user to feel good or function without them. Even drugs like marijuana and cocaine which are not physically addictive (meaning that the user's body needs the drug in order to function), can make the user emotionally dependent. Once a person become used to the "feelings" they get from marijuana, cocaine or other illegal street drugs, they will find it harder and harder to cope with normal everyday ups and downs.

Today, there are a variety of Drug Rehabs for illegal street drugs available in New Mexico. The differences between the Drug Treatment Centers can sometimes be great, though they are all attempting to achieve the same outcome. The goal of any Drug Rehab is to help the individual achieve a drug free life and return them to being a productive member of society.

How does one know which Drug Rehabilitation Center option is right for them? This is one of the questions that lays hard on the heart of a person searching for the right New Mexico Drug Rehabilitation Program for illegal street drugs. The ultimate objective of drug addiction treatment is to enable an individual to achieve lasting abstinence, but the immediate objectives are to reduce illegal street drug abuse, improve the recovering addict's ability to function, and minimize the medical and social complications of drug abuse and addiction.

While learning how to live life without illegal street drugs is an important step in the recovery process, it is only the beginning. Once sober, the brain needs time to recover and rebuild connections that have changed while addicted. During this period, depression and cravings to use can be intense and are often very hard to fight. Without support, relapse is very likely. Attending a quality Drug Treatment Facility in New Mexico will help the recovering person develop new coping skills to deal with stressful situations and other common triggers for relapse. Without these skills, stressful situations frequently result in relapse.

Most people attempt to do their best and make the most of the experience when they are in a Drug Treatment Program. Relapse commonly occurs when a person leaves a Drug Rehab without aspects of their life or other problems being fully handled. It is critical to find a Drug Rehabilitation Center that addresses all aspects of addiction from detox to learning life skills.

When considering a Drug Rehab Program in New Mexico, remember that everyone's needs are different. In general, the longer and more intense the illegal street drug use, the longer and more intense the treatment one may need. Regardless of a program's length in weeks or months, follow-through and long-term follow-up care are crucial to recovery. A quality Drug Rehab Program should address the fact that substance abuse often masks emotional pain and it needs to be addressed as treatment progresses.

An overview of the different types of Drug Treatment Facilities for illegal street drugs in New Mexico:

  • New Mexico Counseling (Individual, Group, Couple, or Family Therapy) for Illegal Street Drugs: This form of recovery works best in conjunction with other types of Drug Rehabilitation Programs or as follow up support. Looking at one's issues from a different perspective can help to identify the root cause of their drug usage and can be beneficial in helping them learn how to make more constructive choices in their life.
  • New Mexico Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Illegal Street Drugs: While in this form of drug addiction recovery, addicts usually meet 3 days a week and 2-4 hours per day. These relapse prevention Drug Rehab Facilities are often scheduled around work or school.
  • New Mexico Medical Detoxification for Illegal Street Drugs: Often, this is the first step of the recovery process before being admitted into a Drug Rehab Program for illegal street drugs in New Mexico. Admission to this level of treatment requires an assessment. Sometimes medical detox is started from a trip to the emergency room due to overdose or drug related issues.
  • New Mexico Narcotics Anonymous for Illegal Street Drugs: Narcotics Anonymous meetings, often referred to as NA, are informal meetings held in your local area. NA has branches all over the country and in almost every city nationwide. These meeting are based on the twelve steps of recovery and many addicts and alcoholics have found free and effective help at these meetings. However, NA programs are not "treatment." The meetings are not supported and held by medical professionals.
  • New Mexico Partial hospitalization for Illegal Street Drugs: This type of treatment is considered relapse prevention and usually consists of meetings 3-5 days a week, 4-6 hours per day. This type of treatment is for people who require medical monitoring on an outpatient basis.
  • New Mexico Residential Rehab for Illegal Street Drugs: Residential treatment is when the recovering addict lives at the Drug Rehabilitation Facility while undergoing intensive treatment during the day. Residential treatment normally varies from 30-90 days.
  • New Mexico Sober Living for Illegal Street Drugs: Sober living homes are comprised of recovering addicts who support each other and provide an alcohol and drug free environment. This type of illegal street drug rehab is normally used after more intensive rehabilitation such as residential treatment. Sober living facilities are useful if returning home too soon is a strong trigger for relapse or the recovering addict has no home.
The following 20 listings can be found in New Mexico:
  • Rio Grande
    Rio Grande is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 225 Grand Avenue Las Vegas, NM. 87701.
    Rio Grande can be contacted by calling (505) 454-9611.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
  • Metro Treatment of New Mexico
    Metro Treatment of New Mexico is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 630 Haines Avenue NW Albuquerque, NM. 87102.
    Metro Treatment of New Mexico can be contacted by calling (505) 268-5611.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Bernalillo County
    Bernalillo County is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 5901 Zuni SE Albuquerque, NM. 87108.
    Bernalillo County can be contacted by calling (505) 468-1555.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Sober Living Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females
  • New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
    New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at State Highway 63 Shasta Drive Pecos, NM. 87552.
    New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute can be contacted by calling (505) 757-6112.
    Treatment Services: Mental Wellness Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Southern New Mexico Human Development
    Southern New Mexico Human Development is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 820 Highway 478 Anthony, NM. 88021.
    Southern New Mexico Human Development can be contacted by calling (575) 882-5101.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
  • Recovery Services of New Mexico
    Recovery Services of New Mexico is a Drug Rehab that is located at 1528 Five Points Road Albuquerque, NM. 87105.
    Recovery Services of New Mexico can be contacted by calling (505) 242-6919.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Carlsbad Mental Health Center
    Carlsbad Mental Health Center is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 611 West Stevens Street Carlsbad, NM. 88220.
    Carlsbad Mental Health Center can be contacted by calling (575) 885-1689.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Pathways Inc
    Pathways Inc is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 2551 Coors Boulevard NW Albuquerque, NM. 87120.
    Pathways Inc can be contacted by calling (505) 338-3320.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
  • Guidance Center of Lea County Inc
    Guidance Center of Lea County Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 920 West Broadway Hobbs, NM. 88240.
    Guidance Center of Lea County Inc can be contacted by calling (575) 393-3168.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Santa Fe Recovery Center
    Santa Fe Recovery Center is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 4100 Lucia Lane Santa Fe, NM. 87507.
    Santa Fe Recovery Center can be contacted by calling (505) 471-4985.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Females, Males, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
  • Saint Martins Hospitality Center
    Saint Martins Hospitality Center is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 1201 3rd Street NW Albuquerque, NM. 87102.
    Saint Martins Hospitality Center can be contacted by calling (505) 242-4399.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Medicaid, Access to Recovery
  • Sierra Vista Hospital
    Sierra Vista Hospital is a Drug Rehab that is located at 800 East 9th Avenue Truth or Consequences, NM. 87901.
    Sierra Vista Hospital can be contacted by calling (575) 743-1380.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Clarity Counseling PC
    Clarity Counseling PC is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 414 North Schwartz Avenue Farmington, NM. 87401.
    Clarity Counseling PC can be contacted by calling (505) 326-1936x114.
    Treatment Services: Mental Wellness Services, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • La Buena Vida Inc
    La Buena Vida Inc is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 872 Camino del Pueblo Street Bernalillo, NM. 87004.
    La Buena Vida Inc can be contacted by calling (505) 867-2383.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Spanish Speaking, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Mental Health Resources Inc
    Mental Health Resources Inc is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 1100 West 21st Street Clovis, NM. 88101.
    Mental Health Resources Inc can be contacted by calling (575) 769-2345x131.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Lighthouse Counseling Inc
    Lighthouse Counseling Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 2520 Virginia Street NE Albuquerque, NM. 87110.
    Lighthouse Counseling Inc can be contacted by calling (505) 296-4449.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
  • Counseling Associates Inc
    Counseling Associates Inc is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 110 East Mescalero Street Roswell, NM. 88201.
    Counseling Associates Inc can be contacted by calling (575) 623-1480.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Life Skills Learning Center
    Life Skills Learning Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 1200 Thornton Street Clovis, NM. 88101.
    Life Skills Learning Center can be contacted by calling (575) 763-4400.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
  • University of New Mexico
    University of New Mexico is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 2450 Alamo Drive SE Albuquerque, NM. 87106.
    University of New Mexico can be contacted by calling (505) 925-2400.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • New Moon Lodge
    New Moon Lodge is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 579 White Swan Road Ohkay Owingeh, NM. 87566.
    New Moon Lodge can be contacted by calling (505) 852-2788x227.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Males, American Indian and Alaska Native Languages