New Mexico Inpatient Drug Rehab Clinics

For people who work in drug rehab in New Mexico, prescription painkillers are considered enemy number one. According to the State of New Mexico Department of Health, sales of prescription painkillers within the state increased 131.3 percent between 2001 and 2010, and during that same period, the drug overdose rate in the state rose 61.8 percent. It's an alarming statistic, but even more alarming, some people in the state are turning to heroin at the end of a long journey that began with prescription painkillers. Jennifer Weiss of the Heroin Awareness Committee in New Mexico explained the progress in this way in an article in the New York Times: "Once they get addicted, they eventually can't afford the pills anymore. Once you run out of your supply, it makes the most economic sense to start using heroin.

If you're addicted to prescription painkillers, or you've already made the leap to heroin, life can seem pretty dark and bleak, and you might even believe that there's no one available that can help. The truth is that there are many New Mexico drug rehab centers that are open and ready to work with you in order to help you leave your addiction behind.

*Overdose Signs and Symptoms

Until you get treatment for your addiction, you'll remain at risk of an overdose to the drugs you're taking. While the signs of an overdose can vary dramatically, depending on the drugs you've consumed, common signs include:

• A sense of profound sleepiness
• A lack of coordination or muscle control
• Nausea or vomiting
• Paranoia or delusions
• Feeling chilled or cold

If you notice these signs in yourself, or you see them in someone else that you know has been taking drugs, go to a hospital or call 911 right away. The overdose death rate in New Mexico stands at 27 per 100,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaning the state leads the way in death. Don't be part of that statistic.New Mexico Treatment Programs

There are many different avenues you can explore in order to beat back your addiction issue. Some people, for example, choose to enroll in private treatment programs for addiction, and they rely on private payments or insurance coverage in order to pay for the care they'll obtain.

If you'd like some help in finding a program to meet your needs, just call our toll-free line. We're happy to help match you to just the right program that can help you to heal. There are also multiple nonprofit agencies in New Mexico that might be able to assist you if you're unable to afford traditional care. Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless, for example, provides drug treatment programs as part of its effort to address the root causes of homelessness. The Amity Foundation also provides some services in New Mexico, including specialized services for women with addiction. We can also help you find programs just like this.

Getting Started

Most addiction treatment facilities won't require reams of paperwork or intense physical exams before you can be admitted. Some programs even allow people to enroll right over the phone, and in just a few minutes, you can be fully prepared to begin the journey toward sobriety.