Opiate addiction is a disease, which affects people across every economical and generational background. From the elderly, to returning combat veterans, the rates of opiate addiction continue to skyrocket across the nation. Approximately 1,000 individuals are admitted into New Mexico opiate rehab facilities each year. Although the state has increased funding towards combating drug and alcohol addictions throughout the years, the number of fatal opiate overdoses has risen over 60% in the last decade, with over 500 fatal overdoses reported annually.