Tailored to meet each person’s needs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling to treat opioid addiction to both prescription pain relievers and heroin. Opioid 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. People can’t just walk away from addiction – they need help.
The Native American COVID-19 Media Campaign was created to promote the precautions we need to take to protect our NM tribal communities. We represent nearly 60% of all COVID-19 cases. If we learn to adapt, we will overcome this illness. The more we all work together, the sooner we can all be together. 
New Mexico is hoping to teach children the dangers of COVID-19 through the cartoons and speech bubbles of a coloring... View Article
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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new coloring book is addressing COVID-19 in tribal communities. The coloring book is a collaboration between state departments,... View Article
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SANTA FE – New Mexico Indian Affairs Department and New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division – Office... View Article
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“We will persevere if we protect our community, families, & ourselves” #StoodisNM News Release New Mexico Indian Affairs Department New Mexico Human... View Article
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“We will persevere if we protect our community, families, & ourselves” #StoodisNM Santa Fe – The New Mexico Indian Affairs... View Article
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