Resources in

New Mexico

In 2020, there were 784 identified overdose deaths.

If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.

PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS

Use this locator to find a pharmacy in your area that provides naloxone distribution. Each location includes the name of the pharmacy, hours of operation, and a phone number. Call ahead to insure inventory and request information about your co-pay.

Other naloxone access points in New mexico

The A Dose of Reality website provides a comprehensive list of where you can access naloxone in New Mexico. There is also a phone number you can call if you need more support getting naloxone 505-270-5943.

NEW MEXICO RESOURCE GUIDE

This wonderful location-based resource is searchable by the type of service you are interested in.

A DOSE OF REALITY

Comprehensive resource website focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery resources in New Mexico. A Dose of Reality also has information about how to become a Peer Educator.

NEW MEXICO’S GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

Although New Mexico was the first state in the country to enact a Good Samaritan law to protect first responders to overdose incidents, the law is limited.

DRUG USER ORGANIZING

The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.

NEW MEXICO HOTLINES & HELPLINES

You can find a consolidated list of hotlines and helplines on the NMDOH website including crisis, treatment, and emergency numbers.

NEW MEXICO DEPT. OF HEALTH

The Department of Health website provides a library of health information, news articles, and resources for individuals, providers, and law enforcement.