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A New Mexico researcher suspects sports gambling and drinking feed off each other. (motortion/AdobeStock)

NM Research: Sports betting and booze fuel risky behavior

In just six years, the U.S. has pivoted from a complete ban on sports betting to a place where it is legal in most states, and young men could be …

Unhoused residents who apply to live at Albuquerque's Hope Village must meet the federal definition of homelessness, have a documented mental, emotional or behavioral disorder and income at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. (courtesy Hope Village)

Albuquerque Opens Center of "Hope" for Homeless Population

In the midst of the pandemic, hope was in the air as construction proceeded on a one-of-a-kind housing project to serve a portion of Albuquerque's …

Two out of three drug-overdose deaths in New Mexico in 2019 involved an opioid, including prescription opioids, heroin, or fentanyl, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. (brown.edu)

NM Joins Other States in Decriminalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips

For the past two decades, New Mexico has had one of the highest rates of overdose deaths in the nation, increasingly linked to fentanyl. But until …

As many as 75,000 Americans could die because of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study by Well Being Trust. (SerenaWong/Pixabay)

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Down. Will COVID-19 Trigger an Increase?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The coronavirus pandemic has pushed unemployment rates in many states to record highs, and health policy groups worry it could …

At least 17,000 people experience homelessness in New Mexico in the course of a year, according to New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. (missionlocal.org)

New Mexico Homeless Shelters Filling Up Quickly

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The homelessness crisis across the country is largely blamed on a lack of affordable housing, and New Mexico is no …

Children who experience a high number of adverse childhood experiences increase their risk of experiencing adult alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide, with children of color facing the highest risk. (neatoday.org)

NM Kids Count Conference to Focus on Childhood Trauma

SANTA FE, N.M. — Research shows when children have a high number of adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, they’re likely to struggle …

About 73,000 New Mexicans have enrolled in the state's medical marijuana program since it was introduced in 2007. (health.harvard.edu)

NM Expands Cannabis Options to Treat Opioid Addiction

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Opioid-use disorder tops the list of several new qualifying conditions for people in New Mexico who want to enroll in the …

Parents often don't know their kids are using e-cigarettes because they're disguised as flash drives and pens. (sciencenews.org)

FDA Takes Aggressive Steps to Curb Teen E-Cigarette Use

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal Food and Drug Administration is so concerned about the increased use of e-cigarettes among the nation's youth …

New Mexico children's advocates say expanding the state's home-visiting program could reduce the high number of children suffering from adverse experiences. (pewtrusts.org)

NM's Children Suffer Traumatic Experiences at Higher Rates

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The biannual Child Trends report shows New Mexico children suffer traumatic events at a higher rate than kids in almost any …

New Mexico is making progress but still ranks in the top 10 U.S. states for numbers of fatal opioid overdoses. (Pixabay)

NM Opioid Crisis Gets National Spotlight

SANTA FE, N.M. - The opioid addiction problems New Mexico has battled for years finally are getting some attention from the White House. President …

Fewer than half of all Americans are putting as much money into savings as they should, according to the Consumer Federation of America. (mconnors/morguefile)

New Mexico Residents Rank 44th in Personal Savings

SANTA FE, N.M. - Saving money in today's economy is hard to do, but the Consumer Federation of America says it will pay off down the road, literally…

A new report says lighting up costs the average New Mexico smoker more than $30,000 a year. (Alvimann/morguefile)

New Mexico Smokers Pay High Price For Habit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - We all know smoking cigarettes is an unhealthy habit, but have you ever thought about just how much money it costs a person over …

PHOTO: Summer in New Mexico means residents and tourists will be heading to lakes and rivers to cool off and relax, but it also can mean greater risk of drowning. Photo credit: Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Summer Can Mean More Drownings in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Summer in New Mexico can bring an increased risk of drowning, and parents are being encouraged to pay extra close attention …

PHOTO: It's already estimated that smoking kills nearly a half-million people in this country each year, including thousands in New Mexico, but new research points to even more associated deaths. Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Report on Smoking: Deadlier Than We Thought

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - While many of the dangers of smoking have been well known for some time, new research shows the consequences may be larger and …

PHOTO: The number of calls to poison control centers about electronic cigarette incidents more than doubled last year, which has prompted the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to call on the Food and Drug Administration to finalize regulations. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Poisoning Calls Linked To E-Cigs Double, Report Says

WASHINGTON - The number of calls to poison control centers about electronic cigarette incidents more than doubled last year compared to 2013…

PHOTO: A recent report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids says efforts to prevent children in New Mexico from smoking, and helping current smokers quit, are severely underfunded. Photo courtesy of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Report: New Mexico Severely Underfunding Anti-Tobacco Programs

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - According to a recent report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, New Mexico will spend only $6 million of the $129 million …

PHOTO: Health officials hope the DEA's Prescription Drug Take-Back event helps reduce the state's high rate of deaths linked to prescription drugs. Photo courtesy U.S. Army.

NM Battles Overdose Deaths With "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day"

SANTA FE, N.M. – About 500 people die from overdoses each year in New Mexico, according to state health officials who are hoping that events …

GRAPHIC: A new study finds 38 million Americans drink too much, and despite the health risks, very few are honest with their doctors about their behavior. Infographic courtesty of CDC.

Report: Alcohol Use Should Be a Doctor's-Office Discussion

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Some people in New Mexico may be pouring themselves a few too many on a regular basis, and despite the health risks, a new study …

PHOTO: Legalizing marijuana is an issue that New Mexico state lawmakers will likely be discussing in the upcoming legislative session. Photo courtesy New Mexico Legislature.

NM State Senator Wants Marijuana Legalized

SANTA FE, N.M. - Legalizing marijuana is an issue that New Mexico state lawmakers will likely be discussing in the upcoming legislative session…

PHOTO: The federal Department of Transportation is launching a new campaign to encourage pedestrian safety.

Report: NM Nears Middle of Pack in Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A recent report from the federal Department of Transportation has found that New Mexico is close to the middle of the states in …

PHOTO: Hogares is one of the mental health centers affected by the decision to withhold funds.<br />Photo by: Beth Blakeman<br />

Why Thousands of New Mexicans Might Lose Their Therapists

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Mental-health centers that dispense as much as 85 percent of New Mexico's mental health, PTSD and substance abuse services may be …

Border Patrol Vet Endorses Doña Ana Wilderness Bill

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - An expert with border security in his blood recently made a visit to New Mexico to share his views on a bill now in Congress that …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

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