Medication-assisted treatment used to fight opioid addiction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Dr. Leslie Hayes began working as a family doctor in Rio Arriba County when the area claimed... View Article
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TASK FORCE // SUBCOMMITTEES TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
SANTA FE, N.M. — Utilizing a portion of the mostly vacant Midtown Campus for substance abuse recovery, opening a city-sanctioned... View Article
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 27
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.
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Is the cost worth putting Narcan in cop cars?
For the past 10 years, New Mexico has had some of the highest opioid-related death rates in the country. To... View Article
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Treatment is Effective – A Conversation With Jamie
Jamie recently underwent Medication Assisted Treatment for his opioid addiction and generously shared his story with us.
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What do you know about opioids?
Opioids can be addictive and can be abused. Being aware of these potential harms can help you prevent them.
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What Do You Know About Opioid Use Disorder?
Test your knowledge about opioid use disorder!
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The agony of opioid withdrawal
The United States accounts for five percent of the world’s population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global... View Article
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Opioid Use and Misuse
Opioid abuse, addiction and overdose can be avoided through information and education. Test your understanding by taking this quiz. Share... View Article
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Office-based Buprenorphine Treatment for OUD
NIDA’s Clinical Trail’s Initiative (CTN) video provides an overview of Buprenorphine, a semi-synthetic opioid, used in the treatment of adults... View Article
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Prescription Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms: Assessment, Treatment and Referral
The patient is 38-year-old, married white female with a history of a previous pelvic fracture from bicycle injury 8 months... View Article
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Seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Mr. Johnston is a 30 yr old male requesting detox for heroin use. Friends of his used the drug and... View Article
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This Treatment Can Help Curb the Opioid Epidemic
Opioid use disorder is a complex brain disease, but it’s often viewed as a moral failing, which can keep people... View Article
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