Education |
2012-2018
There were a total of 219 overdose (OD) deaths in Laredo, Texas. Opioids were responsible for 156 of those deaths.
- 2 were infants (A baby under a year and a 6 year old)
- 7 were younger than 19 years of age
- Most overdose cases involved heroin or cocaine (some on both, which are antagonists), and prescribed medications.
- Over a dozen children were born with addiction
- Ages ranged from children younger than 1 year of age to 66 years
- Need local detox, rehab, and enhanced treatment and medical professionals to use methadone on the spot
2017 (43 deaths)
- 7 Infants were born positive for heroin
- 25 Children were affected and placed in foster care
- 12 Adults were sent to drug court, 10 due to heroin
- Easy access to heroin and prescribed opioids
Burden to Laredo Police Dept. and Health Care in 2018
- 122 Number of OD calls received
- 74 Drug raids
- 1073 Arrests for possession of controlled substances
Links
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - www.samhsa.gov
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) - www.drugabuse.gov
NIDA (En español) - www.drugabuse.gov/es/en-espanol
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Opioid Overdose - www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/index.html
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Alcohol and Public Health - www.cdc.gov/alcohol/
Mentalhealth.gov: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/mental-health-substance-use-disorders
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
About Us |
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Created
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Mission Statement
- By motion on September 2, 2008
- Additional Members: Motion to add five additional
members to the Drug & Alcohol Commission made up
of the Webb County Judge was approved on Tuesday,
February 19, 2019; meeting M2019-R-03
To create awareness policies and services that will serve youth, adults and families in need of alcohol
and drug abuse prevention.
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Liaisons
Hector F. Gonzalez, MD, MPH, Director of Health
Erika Martinez - Administrative Assistant II
Claudio Treviño - Police Chief
Manuel Maciel - Assistant Chief of Police
City of Laredo Appointees
Coleen Rodriguez
Steven Gutierrez
Briana R. Saenz
Gerardo Montemayor
VACANT
Elsa Rodriguez Arguindegui
Jose Gonzalez
Paul Thomson
VACANT
Mayor Pete Saenz
Cm. Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. - District 1
Cm. Vidal Rodriguez - District 2
Cm. Mercurio Martinez, Jr. - District 3
Cm. Alberto Torres, Jr. - District 4
Cm. Nelly Vielma - District 5
Cm. Dr. Marte A. Martinez - District 6
Cm. George J. Altgelt - District 7
Cm. Roberto Balli - District 8
Webb County Appointees
Marah Mendez
*Jesse Hernandez
Nancy Cadena
*J. J. Rendon
Margarita D. Herrera-Garza
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina
Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez Pct. 1
Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina Pct. 2
Commissioner John C. Galo Pct. 3
Commissioner Cindy Liendo Pct. 4
Our Work |
Meetings
- Every 1st Wednesday of the Month
- Meetings begin at 5:30 pm
- City of Laredo Health Dept.
Auditorium - 2nd Floor. by Administration
Work Groups
All groups with stake holders, providers, city and county officials and consumers to promote awareness, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services.
- Detox / Transitional Support
- Education / Prevention / Outreach
- Intervention / Treatment / Rehabilitation
- Transition / Aftercare
Accomplishments
- Updated Resource Directory for Substance Use
Services
- Working on Detoxification and Triage Facility
- Provide educational awareness for drug and alcohol
prevention
- Met with City and County officials to request opening a
detox triage center in Laredo
- Developed a standing coalition of providers to advocate
for substance use awareness
- Press Conference to promote awareness
- Public Service Announcement on prevention
Services | How can we help you?
Contact | Get in touch with us.
Phone: (956) 795-4923
