The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has created aOne Pill Can Killcampaign to help spread the word about the risks of Fentanyl. Thiswebsite provides very compelling statistics and valuable resources:
DEA Seizure data- In 2023, DEA seized more than 78.4 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and nearly
12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. The 2023 seizures are equivalent to more than 388.8
million lethal doses of fentanyl.
Young Americans in Socorro are facing a mental health crisis. A recent CDC report
found 1 in 4 people aged 18-24 have seriously thought about suicide in the last 30
days.
Students in Socorro are experiencing unprecedented rates of anxiety, depression, and
loneliness, with many turning to alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism. Every year
93,000 Americans die due to alcohol-related causes.
Covid-19 and Substance Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse along with Dr. Nora Vilkow (director of NIDA)
talk about the risks of people with a substance use disorder contracting Covid-19.
Local Substance Abuse Resources
If you are struggling with substance abuse, please refer to the following contact
information for various local resources.
Socorro County Community Alternatives Program
106 Center St, Socorro, NM 87801 Call (575) 835-8994
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
SAMHSA
Call the free and confidential national helpline 24/7 at 1-800-622-HELP (4357).
**Spanish and English available**
What is Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects
how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others,
and make choices.
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence
through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experiencemental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected.
Click on the SAMHSA link below for more information.
According to SAMHSA, addiction and mental illness treatment rates for those who are
physically disabled are much lower than for people without these disabilities. This
is typically due to the specific exclusion criteria for certain people with disabilities.
Due to this raising concern, we have created free resources that specifically aim
to bring awareness of these issues and help those who are struggling without any exclusions:
Disabilities and AddictionRead our guide to learn about what those w/ disabilities should look for when searching
for the right treatment center to start their recovery.
Deafness, Blindness, and Substance Abuse Sensory disabilities, such as blindness and deafness, can be frustrating and challenging
to manage in a sight- and sound-focused world.
Treating an Alcoholic Who Is Differently AbledLearn more about the ADA requirements to support differently abled individuals in
commercial and public facilities, including rehabs and treatment centers.
Start Your Recovery is a groundbreaking website developed by bringing together experts
in substance use disorder treatment from leading nonprofit, academic, and government
institutions. We recently developed a comprehensive directory of support resources
in New Mexico. Here, students can:
Find local treatment options vetted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration
Filter to find special programs for young adults
Find support groups and other important non-clinical resources
To learn more about specific addiction and for addtional resources. They provide helpful
information about drug and alcohol abuse, treatment options, and resources. They offer
easy access to helplines, research, etc. It is the only digital resource founded by recovering addicts and ASAM board-certified addiction specialists. Their service is completely free and self-funded! To learn more or get gelp, call (866) 420-2488.
It's a medically reviewed (shown in the top right corner) list of addiction hotlines. They work in the way suicide
and other crisis lines do, they are confidential, free, and are available 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.
The resource page also provides community-specific hotlines for veterans, the LGBTQ
community, sexual assault victims, and domestic violence. Besides that, it talks about
what kind of questions a drug hotline might ask and what you can expect from calling
a hotline, among other things.
Am I An Alcoholic?
Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide created for people struggling with
alcohol use disorders (AUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Not only do
we offer information on Alcohol Use Disorder, but we also have comprehensive information
regarding treatment options.
Riverside Recovery Center in Tampa Florida, has an informational blog regarding substance
abuse and recovery. There are various articles that may be helpful and interesting
especially if you or a loved one is dealing with substance abuse (alcohol, drugs,
etc.). Check out the resources on their blog page here.
