/tags/heroin heroin en-US Copyright Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:04:12 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-09-22/mora-county-sues-over-opioid-epidemic The opioid epidemic has racked up enormous costs for local governments in New Mexico, as cities and counties struggle to pay for medical care, law… Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:04:12 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-09-22/mora-county-sues-over-opioid-epidemic Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-09-07/bernco-to-sue-drug-companies-over-opioid-epidemic Bernalillo County is joining a growing number of state and local governments in taking drug companies to court over the opioid epidemic. The county's… Thu, 07 Sep 2017 23:15:53 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-09-07/bernco-to-sue-drug-companies-over-opioid-epidemic Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-04-20/n-m-to-get-nearly-5-million-to-fight-opioid-epidemic New Mexico will receive $4.8 million in federal dollars for opioid treatment and prevention this year. The money comes from the 21st Century Cures Act, a… Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:17:21 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-04-20/n-m-to-get-nearly-5-million-to-fight-opioid-epidemic Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-02-13/overdose-immunity-bill-advances The New Mexico Senate approved a bill Monday that provides more legal protection to people calling 911 to report a drug overdose. Lawmakers hope the bill… Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:06:22 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-02-13/overdose-immunity-bill-advances Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-02-02/life-saving-treatment-scarce-in-the-midst-of-an-epidemic When someone addicted to heroin or prescription wants to quit, the first step is to find a detox center where they can safely go through withdrawals from… Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:28:41 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-02-02/life-saving-treatment-scarce-in-the-midst-of-an-epidemic Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2017-02-01/a-nuanced-look-at-the-opioid-crisis-in-northern-n-m 91°µÍø Special 8/3 8a: 91°µÍø has been investigating the impacts of heroin addiction on children and families in Rio Arriba County, N.M. The region's had one… Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:54:14 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-02-01/a-nuanced-look-at-the-opioid-crisis-in-northern-n-m /public-health-new-mexico/2017-01-30/in-motherhood-a-chance-to-break-the-cycle-of-addiction Española has had one of the highest rates of heroin addiction in the country for decades. It’s a public health crisis that can create particular… Tue, 31 Jan 2017 02:30:30 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-01-30/in-motherhood-a-chance-to-break-the-cycle-of-addiction Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2016-12-01/opioid-bill-clears-u-s-house The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that could bring new money to fight the nation’s opioid epidemic. It’s a measure that could have… Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:42:21 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-12-01/opioid-bill-clears-u-s-house Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2016-04-27/bernalillo-county-declares-emergency-over-opioid-overdoses Bernalillo County Commissioners are declaring an emergency over the county’s high level of opioid overdoses. The measure to declare a public health… Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:22:37 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-04-27/bernalillo-county-declares-emergency-over-opioid-overdoses Ed Williams /public-health-new-mexico/2016-04-05/independent-pharmacies-stock-naloxone Ads raising awareness about the overdose-reversing drug naloxone will be appearing on the sides of buses around Albuquerque. It’s available… Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:20:35 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-04-05/independent-pharmacies-stock-naloxone Marisa Demarco