Substance abuse – such as drug and alcohol addiction – affects millions of people and their loved ones each year. While the impact of substance use disorders and substance-related problems can be devastating, help is available and recovery is possible. Take the first step and reach out to one of 4 hotlines in New Mexico, United States if you relate to these symptoms:

Spending a lot of time trying to get or use drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
Inability to stop using drugs or alcohol despite repeated attempts.
Sleeping at strange hours of the day or night.
Being secretive and dishonest about when and how often you use drugs or alcohol and with whom.
Erratic changes in mood, or mood swings.
Stealing money or selling items to afford to buy drugs or alcohol
Having a short temper and being more irritable and aggressive than usual.
Obsessive thinking about using drugs or alcohol that makes it hard to focus on anything else.

When you're grappling with drug or alcohol abuse, recovery may seem impossible. It may feel like nobody and nothing can help you. However, substance abuse and addiction is treatable. Others have recovered and so can you. Healing starts with the right support.

You can speak to a trusted counselor about substance-related problems today. Contact a free, confidential hotline in New Mexico, United States for help. Whether you just need someone who will listen to you with an open mind, or whether you're looking for recovery resources, hotline volunteers are available and ready to support you.