Rise in overdose deaths and ER visits in three Northeast counties September 18, 2025 - Opioid Safety - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health reports an increase in overdose deaths and overdose-related emergency department visits during the first half of 2025 in three Northeast counties: Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos. « read more »

Collaborative effort presents “Golden Opportunity” to address opioid crisis in Albuquerque October 15, 2024 - Opioid Safety - Awareness

A coalition of public health and safety organizations have created a “Golden Opportunity” initiative to enhance opioid addiction treatment and support across the Albuquerque Metro area. « read more »

Three out of five New Mexicans know someone with an opioid use disorder August 30, 2024 - Opioid Safety - Awareness

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an event to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose and learn about prevention strategies. It is also a time to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose. « read more »

NMHealth is expanding services to help those with opioid use disorder May 22, 2024 - Opioid Safety - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is greatly expanding its ability to help those suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). Starting this week, more than 30 public health offices will offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use available both in person and via telehealth. Th... « read more »