Find the Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Facilities in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the rate of drug overdose deaths is one of the highest in the country.¹ In fact, this number has tripled since 1990,² and drug overdose is now the number one cause of accidental death in the state.³

In recent years, New Mexico has seen a dramatic increase in the number of overdose deaths due to prescription drugs—in particular, opioid painkillers, such as hydrocodone and oxycodone.² It’s not surprising that opioid painkillers are the cause of so many deaths in the state with the number of prescriptions filled every year. More than 1.5 million prescriptions for opioid painkillers are filled each year in New Mexico alone, making opioids the most prescribed drug in the state, followed by benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax.⁴

Another concerning issue in New Mexico is the prevalence of alcohol and drug use amongst the younger generations. In 2015, 20% of high school students reported drinking alcohol for the first time before they turned 13 years old and 9% of students reported having used cocaine at least once.⁵

With more than 100 substance abuse treatment centers to choose from in New Mexico,⁶ you may be wondering how you pick the right one for you. There are many factors to consider, including:

• Treatment methodology utilized by the program.
• Amenities available at the facility.
• Expertise of staff.
• Location
• Cost
• Duration of treatment.

Before you make a decision, do your research. Talk to the treatment center staff, read facility reviews, and make sure you’ll have everything you need to ensure a healthy and safe recovery. If you’re feeling too overwhelmed to conduct the search on your own, treatment support specialists are available any time of day at to guide you through the process.

Paying for rehab can be a barrier to getting treatment. With prices ranging anywhere from $4,000 for detox to $58,000 for a 90-day program,⁷ some may feel discouraged by what they see as an insurmountable sum of money needed to cover the costs of treatment.

However, what you may not realize is that there are avenues you can take to offset the financial burden of getting the help you need. Depending on your individual circumstance, you may be eligible for:

• Government grants.
• Sliding-scale adjusted rates.
• Center-specific payment plans.
• Low-cost or free state-funded treatment programs.

Don’t forget to ask the addiction center whether they accept health insurance, either private or Medicaid/Medicare.

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), New Mexico
• Mental Health Association of New Mexico—Their 24/7 hotline offers crisis intervention and mental health support.
  • (505) 718-9185
• New Mexico Crisis & Access Line—This toll-free helpline is available for those who are concerned that they or a loved one may hurt themselves or others.
  • (855) 662-7474
• National Alliance on Mental Illness—NAMI’s free helpline provides support, referrals, and information for those with mental illness.
  • (505) 260-0154
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

NOTE: If you’re experiencing a life-threatening emergency, don’t wait; call 911.

Insurance providers

Learn more about rehab with these insurance providers:

• UnitedHealthcare
• Cigna
• Kaiser Permanente
• Humana
• Ambetter
• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Drug Overdose Death Data.
2. New Mexico Department of Health. (2017). Health Indicator Report of Drug Overdose Deaths.
3. New Mexico Department of Health. (2016). Drug Overdose in New Mexico.
4. New Mexico Department of Health, Epidemiology and Response Division. (2014). New Mexico Epidemiology. Controlled Substance Prescriptions in New Mexico, 2016-2013.
5. Office of Adolescent Health. (2017). New Mexico Adolescent Substance Abuse Facts.
6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2017). National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Facilities 2017.
7. American Addiction Centers. (2017).