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Albuquerque, New Mexico has several area methadone clinics providing methadone replacement therapy and structured counseling. Available via local physicians is suboxone (with buprenorphine) which provides relief from opiate withdrawal symptoms for a significant number of people. Below are links to more info on methadone program effectiveness, opioid dependency, addiction & recovery counseling, and job openings in methadone clinics.


Albuquerque Methadone Clinics
Metro Treatment of New Mexico
Central New Mexico Treatment
Center
630 Haines Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 268-5611
Recovery Services of New Mexico 1528 Five Points Road
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 242-6919
University of New Mexico
Addictions and Substance Abuse Progs (ASAP)
2600 Yale SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 994-7999
Metamorphosis New Mexico Inc 112 Monroe Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-9917

 

Albuquerque Buprenorphine Treatment
Vicente B. Tuason, M.D. Albuquerque Veterans Affairs M.C.
1501 San Pedro SE
Albuquerque, NM 87101
(505) 265-1711×5477
Jennifer Ann Pentecost, M.D. 1316 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-5450
Julie Silverhart, M.D. 1401 William St SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 758-5450
Craig Stephen Nairn, M.D. 715 Dr. Martin Luther King, NE
Suite 201
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 247-9700
Anne Salazar Ortiz, M.D. 1307 Rio Grande Boulevard, NW
Suite 8
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 350-8997
James Ross Shiveley, D.O. 1817 Central Avenue, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-7839
Elmer Jesus Pacheco, M.D. 1010 Bridge Boulevard Southwest
Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 470-3580
Vanessa Jacobsohn 2001 North Centro Familiar
First Choice Community Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 873-7400
Daniel A. Cameron, M.D. 1528 Five Points SW
Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 242-6919
William Bridges Hunter, M.D. Turquoise Lodge
6000 Isleta Boulevard, SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 841-8978
Clifton Leigh Brashar, M.D. Turquoise Lodge
6000 Isleta Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 841-8978
Lori Willinghurst, M.D. Albuquerque Indian Health Service
801 Vussar NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 248-7610
Juliane Nichole Bohan, M.D. 2450 Alamo S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 925-2401
Snehal Rudresh Bhatt, M.D. Addictions and Substance Abuse Program
2450 Alamo Avenue, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 925-2400
Claire Wilcox, M.D. ASAP
2450 Alamo, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 925-2400
Jennette Cross, M.D. 1209 University Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-4400
Michael Bogenschutz, M.D. 2350 Alamo SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 768-0130
Patrick J. Abbott, M.D. 2350 Alamo SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 768-0130
George D. Comerci, Jr., M.D., FACP University of New Mexico:HSC.
2211 Lomas Boulevard
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-6476
Adam Robert Rosen, M.D. 2450 Alamo SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 925-2400
Bruce G. Trigg, M.D. New Mexico Department of Health
1111 Stanford Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 841-4112
David Patrick McCraney, M.D. 172 Montano Road, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4427
Maryalyse Adams Mercado, M.D. 1231 Candelaria NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3244
John Matthew Tanner, M.D. 172 Montano Road
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-4427
Valerie Carrejo, M.D. First Choice Community Healthcare
1231 Candelaria Road, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 345-3244
Letitia Parker Kinloch, M.D. 1501 San Pedro SE
116 Bhcl
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711
Amandeep Singh Chadha, M.D. 1501 San Pedro South East
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711
Melanie L. Marshall, D.O. San Pedro Family Practice
401 San Pedro NE suite G
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 503-8034
Tamara Marie Goodman, M.D. Turquoise Lodge Hospital
5201 Zuni, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 841-8978
Ursula Renee Roblero, M.D. South East Heights Clinic
302 San Pablo, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 272-5885
Robert M. Khanlian, M.D. 209 San Mateo Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 262-1538
Patricia Ann Pade, M.D. New Mexico VA Health System
1501 San Pedro Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711×2670
Cristina M. Martinez, M.D. VAMC
1501 San Pedro, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711
Sylvia D. Grant, M.D. Center for Behavioral Health
112 Monroe NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 260-9917
Florian Birkmayer, M.D. New Mexico VA Health Care System
1501 San Pedro SE Routing #116
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711×2440
Miriam S. Komaromy, M.D. Turquoise Lodge Hospital
5901 Zuni SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 383-1141
Cynthia Ma Geppert, M.D., Ph.D. NM Veterans Administration Health Care
1510 San Pedro Drive, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711×5551
Joanna Grard Katzman, M.D. NMVAHCS
1501 San Pedro Drive SE, 116
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711×2089
Marcello A. Maviglia, M.D. Department of Veteran Affairs
1501 San Pedro Drive, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-6499
Brooke Parish, M.D. Turqouise Lodge
5901 Zoni, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 841-8978×141
Howard S. Berger, M.D. Albuquerque VA Medical Center
1501 San Pedro Drive, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711
Tamara Lee Kodis, M.D. VAMC-BHCL 116
1501 San Pedro SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108-5153
(505) 265-1711
Robert Coberly, M.D. VA Medical Center #116A
1501 San Pedro Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108-5154
(505) 265-1711×2440
Reuben Sutter, M.D. Sage Neuroscience Center
4640-A Jefferson Lane NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 884-1114
David C. Leech, D.O. 101 Hospital Loop NE
Suite 114
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 888-7770
Fazal M Khan, M.D. 1325,Wyoming Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 291-5300
Nels Mathanial Dahlgren, M .D. Pain and Spine Program
8300 Constitution Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 291-2770
Karla Arlene Thornton, M.D. 625 Truman Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 272-1312
Steven Bruce Williams, M.D. 625 Truman Street, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 272-0437
Michelle James Iandiorio, M.D. 625 Truman Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 272-1312
Barbara J. McGuire, M.D., F.A.C.P., M.M.M. 4640 Jefferson Lane NE
Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 235-1375
Kenneth H. Bull, M.D. 2403 San Mateo NE
#510
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-8666
Michelle Pent, M.D. 5100 Juan Tabo NE
Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-1152
Johnnie R. Vigil 10700 Menaul North East
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 323-8911
Barry Ralph Maron, M.D. 10700 Menaul Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 323-8911
Jafet Emiro Gonzalez-Zakarchenco, M.D. 5310 Sequoia NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 699-2095
Jeanne Ann Bereiter, M.D. MSC09-5030
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-5002
Immanuel Amissah, M.D. 2400 Tucker North East
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-1734
Nicole M. Scally, M.D. MSC 08-4600
1University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 239-2962
Pamela B Arenella, M.D. University of New Mexico Psych Center
2600 Marble Ave, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-2826
Tiffany Snyder, D.O. 2400 Tucker Avenue, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-1734
Carla Eide, M.D. Univesity of NM, Dept. of Psychiatry
1 University of New Mexico, MSCo9 5030
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-2223
Byrch Williams, M.D. 2400 Tucker, NE
Unm1, MSCOA 5040
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-1734
Arthur Kaufman, M.D. 2400 Tucker, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-2165
Roberto Gomez, M.D. Dept. of Family and Community Medicine
Msc 09 5040, 1 Unm
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-2167
Deborah Dellmore, M.D. University Psychiatry Consultants
MSC09 5030 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 272-6130
J. Mitchell Simson, M.D. UNM School of Medicine, MSC 10-5550
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-2147
William M. Shannon, M.D. Metropolitan Detention Center
100 John Dantis Drive
Albuquerque, NM 87153
(505) 839-8827
University of New Mexico
Addictions and Substance Abuse Progs
2450 Alamo Drive SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 925-2400
Central New Mexico Treatment Center 630 Haines Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-5611
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Substance Use Disorders Program
1501 San Pedro Street SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711×2127
Intake:
(505) 265-1711×4987

Helping Skeptics Understand Methadone

When it comes to addiction, reactions and opinions are often intense. Addiction is a devastating illness that can rapidly derail a person’s life, and seriously impact the lives of those around them.

Sadly, addiction leads people to behave in ways that make no sense to their family, friends, and co-workers. Therein lies an important part of the problem. Family feel confused, angry, and fearful as their loved one tumbles down the hill of active addiction.

When it comes to something as perplexing as drug addiction, grasping for answers is an understandable reflex for family and friends. What family often don’t comprehend is the power of physical dependency to opioids and the severe sickness that results from opioid withdrawal.

Family and others incorrectly assume that mere “choice” is all that’s needed to overcome the addiction. When the addict fails to remain drug free, harsh judgment by others usually follows.

Halting withdrawal sickness is a paramount step for an opioid addicted person. This cannot be overstated. As long as a person is suffering from severe opioid withdrawal, their ability to think and “choose” logically is greatly impaired.

Statistically, individuals who utilize medication-assisted treatment (like methadone) are far more likely to avoid incarceration, a continued downward spiral, or death by overdose. Medication assistance successfully removes debilitating withdrawal sickness so that the addicted person can experience greater clarity of thought and the ability to make more sound decisions that lead to improved quality of life.

If you are a skeptic about methadone or suboxone, you may think “they’re just trading one drug for another”. This is not true. People, once therapeutically stabilized on methadone or suboxone, do not get high from the medication. Health generally improves, and the person is able to function much better on the job and at home. This brings hope. It offers a new opportunity for further recovery.

When you care about a person’s survival, one more chance to help them can be quite valuable. Don’t let judgment or excessive skepticism get in the way. Medication-assistance in opioid recovery is effective for many people, and it has been the life saving next step that some never got the chance to take.

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Methadone Treatment in Oregon

Like most states, Oregon is in need of quality treatment options for opioid-addicted individuals who are ready for recovery.

This article, in the Hillsboro News-Times, features the recent approval by Washington County commissioners to add a new methadone clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Acadia Healthcare is aiming to establish the new methadone clinic in Hillsboro in order to better serve the local community. Acadia already operate a mobile unit in the general area as well as a comprehensive treatment center (CTC) in nearby Tigard located about 20 miles away.

The commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the proposed site which will be on the local bus route thereby providing improved access. The article mentions that Oregon presently has 17 operational methadone clinics serving the state, where fentanyl, opiates, and other substances are causing a grave overdose crisis.

Having local opioid treatment available is a critically important step in saving lives and providing hope to patients and families. Methadone has been proven to decrease opioid use, reduce relapse risks & overdose deaths, as well as increase employment and overall health. Clinics offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT), like methadone and buprenorphine, are forging a new path to safety for those people once stuck in active addiction.

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Remote Observation of Methadone Dosing

There’s a new spin being proposed on the dispensing of methadone to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) patients. A federally-funded project is underway between Scene Health and The University of Washington in which patients video themselves taking their daily methadone dose, and then submit that video to the treatment provider.

The project is evaluating this new modified approach that falls somewhere between in-person daily dosing and unsupervised take home dosing.

This new approach is currently being referred to as Video DOT (video direct observation therapy) and has been successfully implemented with other health issues including hepatitis C, asthma, and diabetes.

While this experiment seems appealing at first glance, it does raise legitimate questions about the ability to insure proper safety protocols with the provision of methadone medication to new patients. The project may possibly demonstrate the usefulness of Video DOT methadone dosing. But assuming this new approach one day becomes common practice, it will be important that physicians or clinics have in place a procedure for quickly reclaiming methadone doses that are not ingested on schedule.

Imagine a new patient receives 7 take home doses of methadone, but then only sends in the required video of their medication use on day one. At what point does the prescribing clinic intervene, and how will the unaccounted for doses be retrieved?

Approved Opioid Treatment Programs currently have “callback” procedures in which stable patients are randomly selected to return to their home clinic with their unused take home doses. This allows the clinic medical staff to perform a medication count, and it acts as a safeguard to insure patients are taking their medication as prescribed.

Patients who have earned take home privileges through months of treatment progress are less inclined to divert or misuse methadone than someone who just started treatment. New patients must be inducted gradually on a stabilizing dose of methadone. And time is typically needed to help these patients adjust to methadone while eliminating use of all other illicit substances. This is where the benefit of a structured treatment program is most relevant. OTP’s provide extremely valuable life management skills training in conjunction with medication therapy.

It remains to be seen if “easy access” to methadone is truly an advancement in care, or a step backwards in accountability & safety for patients and the public.

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Expanding Access to Methadone

Historically, access to methadone for the treatment of opioid addiction has been through enrollment in a local clinic licensed to dispense methadone. As a result of Covid restrictions, some of these clinic regulations were relaxed. For example, many patients across the U.S. were allowed to begin receiving take home doses of methadone as a result of Covid lockdowns and decreased clinic access.

Critics have begun to express the belief that clinic restrictions are cumbersome and that methadone should be made available for pick-up at local pharmacies. On the other hand, the concern remains that methadone can be misdirected or mishandled thus reinforcing the need for close supervision, particularly in the early phases of opioid treatment. Decades of research has shown that taken under proper supervision, methadone’s safety profile is excellent.

In this recent era of contaminated street opiates and overdose concerns, it is clear that methadone is a phenomenally effective medication for promoting health, well-being, and physical safety.

Mark Parrino, president of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, recently shared that deregulation of methadone would likely increase the diversion of methadone and methadone-related overdose deaths.

Following a period of stability, most U.S. clinics do allow patients to begin dosing at home with methadone. This system of care is working well throughout the country where methadone is readily available. However, many U.S. citizens are still lengthy distances from methadone-approved clinics. So, the challenge continues to link those with opioid addiction to effective resources in their local community. Legislators are presently examining a range of options as the opioid epidemic marches on.

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Learning Recovery Through Counseling

Counseling and support services are an integral part of the treatment process. Recovery from opioid addiction involves education on the addictive process and the development of skills that support lifestyle change.

Medication assistance is key in managing opioid withdrawal sickness, but counseling offers the opportunity to learn valuable skills like identifying common high risk triggers for relapse and methods for reducing that risk.

Addiction is a complex illness. Many patients who achieve early stability with methadone or suboxone will relax their commitment to treatment. They let their guard down and begin to take shortcuts. This is a frequent issue in treatment clinics that often leads to relapse.

Sustained recovery from addiction requires a full commitment to change. Individual counseling and group counseling provide the necessary roadmap for staying on the recovery path. Counseling allows patients to achieve a deeper understanding of the challenges they will face as they learn to live drug free.

Opioid addiction can seriously impact a person’s life in many areas, and climbing out of that hole is not easy. Making the correct recovery-based decisions can at times be confusing, and even feel overwhelming. This is where the value of support & input from a counselor, stable friends, and concerned others can make a real difference.

Most MAT clinics and physician practices across the U.S. provide counseling as a component of their opioid treatment program. Participate in these services. These sessions with a therapist or in a counseling group can greatly enhance your ability to stay on course, and ride out the difficult days that you will certainly encounter. There is no replacement for commitment and positive action. These are the foundation of success when true recovery is the goal.

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