Fentanyl Epidemic and Drug Treatment Resources | 12.20.21

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

The synthetic drug fentanyl is wreaking havoc on the state of New Mexico, specifically the city of Albuquerque, becoming the number 1 drug driving crime in the state’s largest city. The Line opinion panel weighs in on what can be done to control the rising number of users, and overdoses. Plus, the mindset parents should take when discussing the relatively new, and highly potent drug.

Also this week, Correspondent Laura Paskus learns more about what resources are available for those struggling with addiction. She sits down with Lou Duran of Serenity Mesa Recovery Center as well as the uber-talented Albuquerque Journal team of Matthew Reisen and Roberto Rosales, who just wrapped up a three part series on Fentanyl and crime.

Albuquerque Journal Series

Fentanyl use exploding on Albuquerque streets

Fentanyl the No 1 drug driving ABQ crime, violence

Fentanyl: a game of 'Russian Roulette'

Resources:

NM Network of Care (Behavioral Health): https://newmexico.networkofcare.org/mh/services/index.aspx

Treatment Connection: https://www.treatmentconnection.com/

OpenBeds: https://openbeds.net/

PullTogether: https://pulltogether.org/resources-by-county

UNM Center for Development and Disability Information Referral Database: http://www.navigateresources.net/icnm/

SAMHSA Find Treatment: https://findtreatment.gov/

SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program Directory: https://dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/directory.aspx?

Dose of Reality MAT Treatment Locator: https://doseofreality.com/mat/

Dose of Reality Naloxone Locator: https://doseofreality.com/naloxone/

SHARE NM: https://sharenm.org/nm-resources

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message