University of New Mexico Hospital Psychiatric Center provides
detox care in Albuquerque, NM, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The program offers levels of care including detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy, life skills, trauma-specific therapy and couples counseling and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, individual treatment, medical and bio-medical, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men and women, adolescents, older adults, pregnant women and couples and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, chronic relapse and benzodiazepines.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna and ComPsych; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting University of New Mexico Hospital Psychiatric Center, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like University of New Mexico Hospital Psychiatric Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)