Alamogordo, New Mexico

Alamogordo, New Mexico, in Otero county, is 59 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 84 miles N of El Paso, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 35,582.

The People and Families of Alamogordo

In Alamogordo, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 25% of Alamogordo is non-white. Alamogordo offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alamogordo had a median family income of $35,673.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Alamogordo favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,099. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Alamogordo.

Alamogordo Housing

Alamogordo has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Alamogordo, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alamogordo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Alamogordo Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%Alamogordo Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Alamogordo Affordability of Rents


The listings in Alamogordo, New Mexico and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(4) Mental Health Services
(17) Outpatient
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(4) Females
(8) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(15) Spanish Speaking
(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(6) Clients With Legal Issues
(2) American Sign Language
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(2) Males
(1) General Health Services



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If you or someone that you care about live in Alamogordo, New Mexico and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center that is located in or around Alamogordo. The most important goal of any Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Alamogordo, NM. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Alamogordo, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Alamogordo, New Mexico may include Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Alamogordo to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Alamogordo, NM. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Alamogordo, New Mexico treatment program; an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Alamogordo, NM. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Alamogordo, New Mexico attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Alamogordo, NM. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Alamogordo to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Alamogordo, NM. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Alamogordo will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Alamogordo to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Alamogordo where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Alamogordo, NM. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Alamogordo can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Alamogordo, New Mexico is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Alamogordo choose to go to an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Alamogordo.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Alamogordo, New Mexico Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are 2 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Alamogordo, New Mexico. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Alamogordo:

Counseling Center Inc Alamogordo, NM
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Otero County Council on Alamogordo, NM
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family and Youth Inc Las Cruces, NM 49.4 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Nava Counseling Services Las Cruces, NM 49.4 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Southern New Mexico Human Development Anthony, NM 49.5 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Southwest Counseling Center Inc Las Cruces, NM 51.4 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Families And Youth Inc Las Cruces, NM 62.5 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
NCED Mental Health Center El Paso, TX 65.0 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alternative Center for Behavioral Hlth El Paso, TX 67.6 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Serenity Outpatient Services Inc El Paso, TX 67.6 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System El Paso, TX 67.6 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alliance Behavioral Health Servs Inc El Paso, TX 68.7 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Tigua Indian Reservation Ysleta Del El Paso, TX 72.5 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Socorro Mental Health Inc Socorro, NM 91.5 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Carlsbad Mental Health Association Carlsbad, NM 94.7 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Carlsbad Mental Health Center Carlsbad, NM 99.0 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Presbyterian Medical Services Artesia, NM 100.1 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Border Area Mental Health Services Inc Deming, NM 102.7 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Socorro Mental Health Foundation Socorro, NM 107.0 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Fort Bayard Medical Center Fort Bayard, NM 113.7 miles from Alamogordo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Reaction time for motor skills, such as driving is reduced by 41% after smoking 1 joint and is reduced 63% after smoking 2 joints.

Among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years, 3.7 percent reported using illegal drugs in the month prior to interview (based on the combined 2000 and 2001 NHSDA samples). This rate was significantly lower than the rate among women aged 15 to 44 who were not pregnant (8.3 percent). Among pregnant women aged 15 to 17, the rate of use was 15.1 percent, nearly equal to the rate for nonpregnant women of the same age (14.1 percent).

Among adults aged 18 or older with MDE in the past year, 53.1 percent who received prescription medication for depression in the past year believed that the medication had helped "a lot" or "extremely." This is significantly higher than the percentage of those who saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional who believed that this treatment helped "a lot" or "extremely" (39.8 percent).

Cocaine is produced from coca leaves. These leaves are stripped from the plant and crushed, chopped, and/or pounded and mixed with a solution of alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, or some other solvent that will separate the cocaine from the leaves.

Chronic abuse of solvents through "huffing" can cause severe, long-term damage to the major organs of the body including the brain, the liver and the kidneys.

Cocaine creates a strong sense of exhilaration and users generally feel invincible, carefree, alert, and euphoric and have a lot of energy.


The following survey was completed by residents of Alamogordo, New Mexico as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Alamogordo, New Mexico. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
2%
18%
Marijuana use in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
91%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
14%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
80%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
16%
53%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Alamogordo, New Mexico?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
6%
15%
3%
6%
6%
0%
48%
11%
0%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Alamogordo, New Mexico?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
5%
3%
5%
14%
5%
7%
5%
20%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Alamogordo, New Mexico schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Alamogordo, New Mexico under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
83%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in Alamogordo, New Mexico under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
79%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Alamogordo, New Mexico?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
7%
2%
4%
11%
3%
8%
4%
30%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
16%
60%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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