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University of New Mexico Hospital

University of New Mexico Hospital

Drug Rehab Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers specialized substance abuse and addiction treatment services, utilizing evidence-based treatments to help patients on their journey to recovery, and has earned numerous accreditations and awards for their addiction treatment programs.

About This Albuquerque, NM Facility

University of New Mexico Hospital, located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a renowned addiction treatment facility that has been serving the community since 1889. Nestled between the magnificent mesas and the Sandia Mountains, the hospital provides a serene setting for individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse and addiction.

With a focus on integrated, evidence-based treatments, University of New Mexico Hospital offers a comprehensive approach to addiction recovery. The facility specializes in treating a wide range of substance use disorders, including alcoholism, opioid addiction, and drug addiction, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders.

The hospital's addiction recovery program caters to adult clients and provides outpatient services, allowing individuals to receive treatment while continuing to live at home. University of New Mexico Hospital also offers specialized programs for pregnant clients and adolescents, ensuring that each individual receives care tailored to their unique needs.

- Ambulatory detox services help clients safely withdraw from substances on an outpatient basis
- Outpatient programs combine primary care, psychiatric services, and case management for comprehensive treatment
- Co-occurring disorder treatments address both substance use disorders and mental health issues simultaneously
- Specialized programs are available for pregnant clients and adolescents, providing targeted care

Accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), University of New Mexico Hospital maintains high standards of care. The facility offers ambulatory detox services, outpatient programs, and specialized treatments for co-occurring disorders. By combining primary care, psychiatric services, and case management, the hospital provides a holistic approach to addiction recovery, equipping clients with the tools and skills necessary for long-term success.

For individuals struggling with opioid addiction, University of New Mexico Hospital offers a comprehensive treatment program. Through a combination of medication-assisted treatment, behavioral therapy, and support services, the facility helps clients overcome their addiction, manage withdrawal symptoms, and develop the coping skills needed to maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
    • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
    • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
    • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Additional Languages
  • Hearing-Impaired

    • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. Psychoactive substances are those that affect brain function. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. The overuse of psychoactive substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence. It also affects the social life and relationships of the affected individual. Substance abuse is treatable.

    The duration of treatment at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque can require weeks or even months depending on the severity of the condition as there is a risk of relapse. Treatment options include medications, counseling sessions, various types of behavioral therapy, and group therapy in different combinations.

    Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

    Addiction to prescription opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illicit opioids such as heroin, leads to potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Opioid addiction treatment typically involves an inpatient stay at facilities like University of New Mexico Hospital to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.

    Dual-Diagnosis

    Mental illness includes conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder. It can also happen that mental illness causes drug addiction and vice versa. University of New Mexico Hospital in New Mexico knows it is vital to diagnose dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Drug Detox

    One of the first things an addict should do when entering treatment is to abstain from using illicit drugs completely. Depending on the length of time that the person has been using, the addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. Fortunately, detox doesn’t have to be done alone, and withdrawal symptoms can be managed medically in an inpatient or outpatient setting. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery.

    Outpatient Program

    To assist with alcohol or opioid abuse, or a co-occurring condition, University of New Mexico Hospital offers an outpatient treatment program. For their rehabilitation and other services, the New Mexico patient will go to the treatment center, yet return home every night. After most of the program is completed, the level of mandatory participation reduces.

    University of New Mexico Hospital‘s Therapies & Programs

    Couples Therapy

    Recovering from addiction involves recovering relationships as well. One of the most common areas of stress and damage during addiction is in intimate relationships. Couples therapy at University of New Mexico Hospital can rebuild trust and joy that may have been damaged. Addiction involves everyone in the family, not only the addict.

    Family roles can change in damaging ways that may require professional help to rebalance. Successful intimate relationships can decrease the chances for relapse by ensuring a healthy environment after rehab in Albuquerque, NM.

    Family Counseling + Treatment

    Addiction and alcoholism affect the entire family. For this reason, family therapy is vital to a person’s recovery from addiction. In contrast to couples counseling, family therapy at University of New Mexico Hospital may include siblings, children, parents, and other significant people in the recovering person’s life. Family support is one of the most important pillars of recovery.

    Group Therapy

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients at University of New Mexico Hospital who are dealing with similar problems. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues at scheduled sessions. Group therapy reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. You are not alone in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Trauma Therapy

    Many people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of processing trauma that has affected them in the past. Trauma can include abuse, neglect, the loss of a loved one and other unpleasant incidents. Trauma therapy at University of New Mexico Hospital helps patients process trauma. It gives them the tools to deal with it in a healthier manner.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between a patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. University of New Mexico Hospital aims to establish a healthy response to thoughts and feelings as an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol. It also promotes healthy communication between addicts and those around them. It is and effective therapy for people suffering with all types of addictions.

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  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

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    University of New Mexico Hospital Location and Directions
    Address Information2600 Yale Blvd SE
    Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 Phone Number(505) 264-8062 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    University of New Mexico Hospital Location and Directions
    Location

    2600 Yale Blvd SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
    (505) 264-8062

    Accreditations
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    Government Funded
    Language
    English, Spanish
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    Albuquerque, New Mexico Addiction Information

    New Mexico has been one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to drug and alcohol use, abuse, and addiction. Opioids are responsible for over 60% of all drug-related overdoses in New Mexico. Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico are the highest in the nation and almost twice the national average since 2000.

    Albuquerque, New Mexico has one of the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in the US. There are over 10,000 individuals addicted to drugs and alcohol in Albuquerque. Treatment programs can provide the necessary support to help addicts overcome addiction. A wide range of treatment options is available in Albuquerque. 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), are popular in the city.

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    Recovery Services of New Mexico - Five Points Clinic
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    New Season - Central New Mexico Treatment Center
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