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A 2016 federal sting operation in Albuquerque that targeted largely communities of color is raising more questions about the tactics officers used and how…
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More than 50,000 people in the U.S. died because of an opioid overdose last year, which is an all-time high.The opioid epidemic was the subject of…
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Young people who end up in the court system for substance abuse are at a crucial point in their lives. In many New Mexico communities, recovery courts…
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KUNM Call In Show 5/18 8a. Many New Mexicans are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. When they break the law for driving under the influence or…
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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…
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In many parts of the world, including rural New Mexico, it's difficult for patients to access specialists in health care. But instead of moving more…
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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…
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When a public health crisis gets out of control, it can overwhelm law enforcement agencies. That’s what’s happened with the Española Police Department as…
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KUNM Special 8/3 8a: KUNM has been investigating the impacts of heroin addiction on children and families in Rio Arriba County, N.M. The region's had one…
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Research shows early childhood education is one of the most effective ways to prevent drug use later in life. That’s especially important in Rio Arriba…