University of New Mexico Hospital

University of New Mexico Hospital reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; naltrexone, a medication that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; lofexidine, a non-opioid medication that eases the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected; contingency management, a program that gives real rewards, like vouchers, for staying in treatment; brief intervention, a short, focused conversation about your substance use and possible next steps.

Yes. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering trauma-related counseling, therapy that addresses painful past experiences at your pace, because trauma and substance use are often connected.

That doesn't have to stop you. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering transportation assistance, help getting to and from treatment.

Possibly, yes. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Yes. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering employment counseling or training, help finding work or building job skills.

Yes. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering integrated primary care, which means regular medical care in the same place as your treatment.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Yes. University of New Mexico Hospital reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

No. Smoking is not permitted at University of New Mexico Hospital. Vaping is not permitted.

University of New Mexico Hospital reports serving women and men. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

University of New Mexico Hospital reports serving young adults and adults.