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Decades after the opioid crisis hit, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties still lack the treatment they desperately need — despite nearly a billion dollars in settlement funds. With fragmented care, no easy access to detox, and strict spending rules, overdose deaths remain tragically high. Advocates warn that the “golden hour” for intervention often slips away because beds are scarce. The real solution? Integrated care centers offering housing, food, mental health, and medical support — but funding is tight and progress slow. One social worker is pouring her own money into building such a center, hoping to turn the tide — even as she battles for millions in grants.

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