New Mexico Addiction Treatment Programs

New Mexico Addiction Treatment Facilities

New Mexico's 166 drug rehab facilities provide a variety of services throughout the state and are supporting the recoveries of thousands of patients. According to the SAMHSA, these facilities were serving 18,111 patients as of March 2019. The state's drug treatment centers break down into the following categories, including 23 detox centers and 85 outpatient treatment programs. Other services patients can access include 18 long-term inpatient rehabs and 9 transitional living facilities.

These rehab centers provide numerous services to help patients achieve and maintain recovery from drug addiction, including specialized services for at least 18 demographics. These include the following groups of people:

• Active duty military members
• Pregnant and postpartum women
• Patients with co-occurring disorders
• Adolescents
• Members of the LGBT community.
• New Mexico Drug Rehab Breakdown
• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 62 percent
• Adult men: 57.2 percent
• Adult women: 54.2 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 46.4 percent
• LGBT community members: 36.7 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 35.5 percent
• Adolescents: 35.5 percent
• Seniors: 33.7 percent
• Veterans: 33.7 percent
• Active duty military: 20.5 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Medicaid: 87.3 percent
• Cash or self-payment: 82.5 percent
• Private insurance: 77.1 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 64.5 percent
• State-financed plans: 62 percent
• Medicare: 51.8 percent
• Sliding fee: 49.4 percent
• Federal military insurance: 45.2 percent
• ITU funds: 33.7 percent
• Free treatment: 5.4 percent

With numerous treatment and payment options available, New Mexico makes drug addiction treatment available to many of the state's residents who are looking to be free of their dependence on addictive substances.

Treatment Approaches in New Mexico

12 Step

The 12-step approach to addiction treatment consists of 12 principles (e.g. Acknowledging the problem, relying on a higher power, making amends) and regular community meetings to help participants structure their recovery and maintain their sobriety. Their approach is successful, doubling the 18-month abstinence rate for participants. In New Mexico, more than half of facilities (56.6 percent) provide 12-step facilitation for patients in order to connect them with this effective recovery approach.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 17 million Americans in 2020 experienced a dual diagnosis: A mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD). Often, the mental illness comes first, driving the sufferer to use addictive substances in order to cop. An integrated approach to treatment that addresses both problems simultaneously is often the most effective, which is why 62 percent of drug rehab centers in New Mexico offer it to dual diagnosis patients.

Detox

Medically supervised detox is one of the very first steps in recovery, because it provides a safe and controlled environment where the patient can go through withdrawal. Detox centers can also set patients up for the next stage in their rehab by connecting them with additional treatment once their withdrawal is complete. In New Mexico, detox is available at inpatient, outpatient, and hospital-based programs.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Some treatment centers allow patients to live at the facility while receiving intense therapy and treatment. Called inpatient rehab, these centers are referred to as short-term when the program lasts 30 days or less. 10.2 percent of facilities in New Mexico provide this type of inpatient rehab.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Residential rehab that lasts longer than 30 days is referred to as long-term residential rehab. These programs give patients more time to break their dependence on addictive substances and can improve their chances of recovery, particularly if they struggle with severe addiction. 12 percent of facilities in New Mexico provide this type of long-term residential rehab.

Rehab Costs In New Mexico

The costs of rehab in New Mexico can vary quite a bit, depending upon the patient's specific needs and circumstances. Some factors that do affect the expenses a patient can expect to pay include the following:

• Type of program
• Medication received
• Services used
• Length of treatment

In order to determine their exact costs, patients should consult with their preferred addiction center. Most centers in New Mexico accept a variety of payment options, including the following:

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

In New Mexico, about 45,000 people enrolled in private insurance through a private healthcare exchange, in addition to the state's residents who obtained private insurance through their employers. Due to requirements from the Affordable Care Act, most private insurance companies provide coverage for drug rehab. The specific coverage patients receive, however, depends upon the insurance policy they have. Copays and deductibles can vary, and patients need to select an approved treatment facility to receive the benefits of their policy. In New Mexico, most centers (82.5 percent) accept some form of private health insurance.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Patients who might otherwise not be able to afford addiction treatment can receive it through Medicare and Medicaid. These federal programs provide healthcare for patients who are 65 or older (Medicare) or who meet certain income requirements (Medicaid). In New Mexico, 51.8 percent of centers accept Medicare, and 87.3 percent accept Medicaid.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Not everyone in New Mexico is insured. Those who lack any type of insurance, including private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, can receive assistance with their rehab expenses through the following means:

Sliding Scale Payments

Sliding scale fees are fees that are adjusted based on a patient's ability to pay. Patients who have fewer financial resources are charged lower fees for their addiction recovery. In New Mexico, 49.4 percent of facilities provide their services on this type of sliding scale.

Free drug rehab

Free drug rehab is relatively common in New Mexico, with a total of 9 facilities providing this type of service to their patients. In addition, 64.5 percent of facilities in the state provide free drug rehab or minimal charges only to those patients who cannot afford to pay.

Cost should never prevent patients from seeking addiction treatment. New Mexico's variety of payment options make it easier for anyone to access the treatment they need to recover.

New Mexico Drug Treatment Overview

Patients seeking addiction treatment in New Mexico can expect to find both pros and cons to addiction treatment in the state. Here are some of the state's most significant:

Pros

New Mexico has a low bed utilization rate for both residential and hospital programs (About 81 percent for each). As a result, patients may be able to access the treatment they need when they need it.

33.7 percent of facilities accept ITU funds, which can make treatment easier to access for the state's more than 228,000 Native American residents.

68.7 percent of facilities offer treatment in a language other than English, which can make treatment easier to access for patients who do not speak English as their native language.

Cons

68.7 percent of treatment facilities in New Mexico offer comprehensive mental health assessments or diagnosis. This is a relatively low number, and could lead to patients with unrecognized dual diagnoses going untreated.

Detox in residential and hospital-based programs is relatively rare, with just 4.8 percent of facilities offering this service.

New Mexico Drug Use Statistics

New Mexico struggles more than most states with drug and alcohol abuse. Here is a look at some of the state's most important drug use statistics:

From the New Mexico Legislature:

• Since 2001, the rate of drug and alcohol-related deaths has risen more than 60 percent.
• In McKinley County, 25 percent of deaths among working adults is related to alcohol abuse.
• 2,081 residents of the state died from drug or alcohol addiction in 2018.

From the SAMHSA:

• 11,380 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in New Mexico in 2019.
• 13.6 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 12.8 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 18.1 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.