Rehabs near Albuquerque
With a population of 560,000, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. It coincidentally also serves as the setting for the show Breaking Bad, which may or may not have something to do with the fact that the city and state both have issues regulating substance use issues. Albuquerque regularly reports drug use high above the national average. Over 60% of drug overdose deaths in New Mexico were due to Opioids. This use issue is reflected in the city where people struggle most with prescription Opioids and Heroin. Needle exchange programs have helped offer a safer alternative for people struggling with injection-based drugs, but people still suffer due to Opioids. Meth use has also surged in recent years, and Albuquerque is seeing statistics of Meth use and overdose the highest they’ve been since 2014 when they last peaked. If you currently struggle with substance use or know someone who does, there are qualified treatment resources in your area ready to help. Reach out today.
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