UNM Addictions & Substance

University of New Mexico — Addiction and Recovery is a drug and alcohol addiction recovery program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They serve adult clients seeking recovery through integrated, evidence backed treatments on an outpatient basis alongside additional medical services. They are a hospital facility with clinical amenities.

This service is operated by the University of New Mexico (UNM). Clients in need of additional medical services can receive them from this facility.

UNM offers ambulatory detox services for clients seeking treatment. Completing a detox program is a common requirement for entering a treatment plan. Ambulatory detox is unique in that it is delivered on an outpatient basis: clients live at home and visit the facility for detox treatment until their body is clean of illicit substances.

Detox often involves the use of medication to curb withdrawal symptoms. In addition, clients are supported through therapy during this time. Once a client’s body is clean, they continue to the next stage of treatment.

An outpatient program is a low level of care for clients previously treated in an inpatient program or considered low risk with mild symptoms. Clients live at home and visit the facility to receive care during treatment. Outpatient care is provided on a flexible schedule.

UNM’s outpatient program combines primary care, psychiatric, and case management services to help clients overcome their symptoms and develop the life and coping skills needed to live independently and in sobriety. UNM also offers specialized outpatient programs for pregnant clients and adolescents.

A mental health disorder (such as depression or bipolar) that exists alongside a substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis is known as a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders can hamper drug and alcohol recovery efforts if not adequately addressed. UNM has specialized co-occurring disorder treatments that target the symptoms of both problems at once to lower the risk of relapse.