A Dose of Reality about Opioids

Prevention

Works

If you or a loved one are currently taking prescription opioids or if opioids are recommended as part of a treatment plan, it is important to understand the risks. Read More

Treatment

Is Effective

Addiction is a chronic disease, like heart disease or diabetes that can’t be cured, but it can be managed to help a person with addiction regain a healthy, productive life. Read More

Recovery

Is Possible

Your addiction has given you the opportunity to change your life. Changing your life is what makes recovery both difficult and rewarding. Read More

Prescription opioid misuse is at epidemic levels. You can help change that. You have the power to send a message to your peers about the dangers of prescription opioid misuse by telling your own journey about the dangers of opioids, medication treatment for opioid use disorder and recovery.

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NM Crisis and Access Line

We’re here to help any New Mexico resident with any situation involving behavioral health crisis, and to offer assistance and encouragement to those struggling to overcome substance abuse, isolation and mental health issues.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 27

April 16, 2019

Prevention, Recovery, Take Back Pharmacy, Treatment

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.