Alcohol addiction can be difficult to recognize because drinking is common and widely accepted. If alcohol is affecting your health, relationships, responsibilities, or ability to control your use, professional support may help.
Opioids can cause powerful cravings and physical dependence. Treatment provides structured support for addressing the emotional, behavioral, and practical challenges connected to opioid use.
Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid associated with a serious risk of overdose. Our team helps clients struggling with fentanyl use develop a personalized plan for continued treatment and recovery.
Medications can become harmful when they are misused, taken outside their intended purpose, or become difficult to stop. We treat addiction involving prescription opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and other medications.
Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium, and Ativan can lead to dependence and addiction. Ongoing treatment can help address the behaviors, triggers, and mental health concerns connected to benzodiazepine use.
Cocaine use can create intense cravings and negatively affect mood, sleep, relationships, and physical health. Treatment helps you recognize patterns of use and develop healthier ways to manage stress and triggers.
Methamphetamine addiction can have serious effects on a person’s mental health, physical well-being, and ability to function. Structured care provides accountability, therapeutic support, and practical recovery skills.
Although marijuana is often viewed as harmless, some people find it difficult to reduce or stop using it. Treatment may help when marijuana use begins affecting motivation, mental health, relationships, or daily responsibilities.
Polysubstance use involves using more than one drug or combining drugs with alcohol. Treatment addresses the full pattern of substance use rather than focusing on only one substance.
The right level of care depends on your symptoms, recovery needs, responsibilities, and support system. Southwest Addiction Centers offers multiple outpatient treatment options in Albuquerque:
A diagnosis or addiction does not define who you are. With expert care and the right support, it is possible to manage symptoms, rebuild stability, and move toward a healthier future. Southwest Addiction Centers provides personalized mental health and substance use treatment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact our team today to discuss your concerns and find out how we may be able to help.
Nazia serves as a Case Manager, Group Facilitator, and Doctor’s Technician, where she is passionate about supporting individuals through every stage of the recovery process. As a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT), she is currently pursuing her education in Drug Addiction Studies at San Bernardino Valley College.
She is dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use and mental health challenges by providing compassionate, client-centered care. She believes in meeting each person with empathy, respect, and encouragement while helping them develop healthier coping skills, emotional resilience, and confidence in their recovery journey.
Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
Aimee has experience in substance use treatment and behavioral health services, specializing in supporting individuals facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders through case management, treatment coordination, and recovery support.
She is dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting change through compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practices. She holds an undergraduate degree in Social Work and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW).
Mezo is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #137759). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento and his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.
He has worked in the mental health treatment field for the past three years, supporting clients through a variety of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with a compassionate and client-centered approach.
Mezo looks forward to continuing to serve individuals on their journey toward lasting positive change.
Casey earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with honors from the University of Southern California and has several years of experience working in the mental health and addiction treatment field. She specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, emotional dysregulation, substance use challenges, and major life transitions.
As a therapist, Casey is known for building strong therapeutic relationships while helping clients develop greater emotional awareness, resilience, accountability, and emotional stability. Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, and trauma-informed interventions.
She has extensive experience facilitating individual therapy, process groups, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration within behavioral health settings.
Her therapeutic style is grounded, direct, and relationship-focused, creating an environment where clients feel safe to openly process difficult emotions, trauma, and behavioral patterns without judgment.
Jennifer has been working in substance use disorder and mental health treatment for nearly 10 years, including five years serving as a Program Director. Throughout her career, she has worked across all levels of care, including detox, residential treatment, and PHP/IOP programs.
Her experience has given her a deep understanding of the unique needs individuals face throughout their recovery journey, allowing her to provide compassionate and effective support every step of the way.
She graduated from College of the Desert in Rancho Mirage, California, with a degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies and is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology. She has worked diligently to earn her CADC-I and CADC-II certifications, further strengthening her ability to support individuals seeking recovery.
Jennifer is passionate about helping clients build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through understanding, empathy, and unwavering support, she believes every individual has the potential to achieve lasting recovery and reach their fullest potential.
LMFT · Clinical Director
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Jamila brings a person-centered approach to clinical leadership within the substance use disorder field. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Industrial Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.
Her work has centered on supporting adults with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders through compassionate, evidence-informed care that fosters resilience and sustainable recovery.
As Clinical Director, she is committed to clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and creating transformative treatment environments that support lasting change.
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