Almost two years into a global pandemic, variants like Delta and Omicron are pushing daily case rates to record highs. At the same time, we are all tiring of distancing, masks, virtual calls, and worrying excessively about our health and that of our loved ones. For those who have lost a loved one to COVID,… Learn More »
When you and your family have a loved one struggling with addiction, you may feel like you are drowning. Allies in Recovery offers a lifeline, training you to be an active part of your loved one’s recovery with a range of skills using the CRAFT approach: Community Reinforcement and Family Training. The environment around your… Learn More »
Prior to COVID-19, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) was among the most significant public health challenges. Recent data now suggest the pandemic is responsible for at least a 20 percent increase in excessive drinking, which scientists believe may contribute to measurable increases in alcohol-related disease in the coming years. For those with drinking problems and their… Learn More »
National suicide rates have increased 30% in the past two decades, with ages 10-14 and 25-35 showing the highest rates. COVID-19 has contributed to the suicide burden, particularly for Black, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Hispanic males. While it has long been thought that mental illness is the driving factor, recent data for the… Learn More »
Since launching the New Mexico 5-Actions Program™ for addiction in November of 2020, hundreds of people have signed up and utilized the program personally and/or professionally. During this time, we have listened to feedback and incorporated it into a more robust, user-friendly version of the program that was launched in Alaska in April 2022 under… Learn More »