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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

Federal Rules For Methadone Access Are Changing

The synthetic opioid, fentanyl, has led to an increase in overdose deaths in recent years. As many as 112,000 in the last year according to NPR. As a result, some physicians are pushing to make methadone more available to those who need it.

The Biden administration has created new federal rules for methadone treatment designed to widen access for more patients. In particular, the requirement of one year of active opioid addiction is being reduced to just 6 months of opioid addiction in order to become eligible to receive methadone.

There are about 2000 federally-approved opioid treatment programs (OTP) in the United States. Many thousands of patients are receiving life saving services from these clinics. Since COVID, many OTP clinics have made take home medication more accessible to those in early phases of treatment.

With illegal opiates still flooding the country, increasing access to opioid treatment and medication is easily justified. The question remains as to how local law enforcement can ultimately stem the flow of drugs into the community, as well as how youth can be educated to avoid risking first drug use.

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How Bad Is Opioid Withdrawal

There is an informative video by Sarah Wakeman on the physical and psychological perils of severe opioid withdrawal. Sarah is a Medical Director at Mass General Brigham. They are an integrated health care system that conduct medical research, teaching, and patient care.

In the video, Sarah explains how opioid withdrawal can become so severe with diarrhea and vomiting that individuals can die from extensive dehydration. As physicial dependency progresses, the brain becomes increasingly imbalanced and unable to function without the presence of opioids.

When opioid withdrawal commences (usually 8-12 hours after last use), it becomes increasingly unbearable as the body is flushed with stress hormones. The withdrawal discomfort builds in intensity over days, and can last up to a week or more. For many, this withdrawal process feels akin to a severe case of the flu, but then potentially reaches levels of sickness even far beyond that.

In the video, Sarah goes on to discuss the benefits of methadone and buprenorphine in reducing severe withdrawal symptoms and in helping patients to ultimately not die from overdose. She also illuminates on how rational decision-making is so extremely difficult when struggling against the intense pain of opioid withdrawal.

Please check this video out, and share it with anyone you believe can benefit from its message.

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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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