Mission Statement
Duke City Recovery Toolbox Integrated Healthcare is a faith based organization whose mission is to minister (attend to the needs of others) to addicts through providing quality care in a recovery orientated medication assisted treatment program.
Our Vision
To provide healing of mind body and spirit in an uplifting person centered , spiritual environment to those seeking recovery from opioid or alcohol addiction and co occurring behavioral health issues.
Duke City Recovery Toolbox Integrated Healthcare in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a unique resource for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction and their families. DCRT is an accredited* outpatient clinic that offers integrated addiction recovery services and mental health services, including medication, individual and/or family counseling and spiritual support (if desired) as well as medical care for patients receiving medication treatment.
Why we’re Different
- Holistic care: medical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support under one roof
- Staff with lived recovery experience—trust build from day one
- Full spectrum partner in healing. not just a methadone clinic
Services That Work
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Same day methadone & Suboxone for opioid, alcohol, and polysubstance dependencies
- Therapy & Counseling: Trauma-focused therapy, coping skills, and peer support.
- Flexible Hours: Mon -Fri 5am -1 & 2pm -10 pm and Saturdays 10am -12pm. Walk ins welcome at 5am Monday – Thursday.
- Financial Accessibility: Sliding scale & insurance accepted
Criminal Justice Support
- Specialized programs for parolees, probationers, and drug court participants
- Memorandums of Understanding & signed releases for real-time reporting to PO’s
- Weekly group sessions, one-on-one strategies, and sober support network building
- Co-occurring mental health care to reduce relapses and recidivism
- Gradual medication tapering as recovery progresses
Proven Outcomes
- Lower relapse rates
- Stronger family and community connections
- Participants moving from court- mandated treatment to peer leadership roles
Let’s Work Together
Seamless referrals, compliance reporting, and integrated care designed to empower lives, not just meet mandates.
Contact us at (505) 224-9777 to get the support you need.
Meet Our Leadership Staff
The integrated medical, mental health and spiritual care offered at DCRT is made possible by the work of a very dedicated team.
Daniel Duhigg, D.O., MBA.
Dr. Daniel Duhigg is the Medical Director for Duke City Recovery Toolbox Integrated Healthcare. He is board-certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. As an osteopathic physician he recognizes that people are made up of body, mind, and spirit and that the best way to maintain health and recovery is to address all 3 together.
In addition to treating opioid use disorder, Dr. Duhigg treats all other substance use disorders as well as all other psychiatric disorders using a combination of evidence-based medications and therapy.
James Widner, LADAC, – Director, CEO
Mr. Widner has a rich history in serving the needs of the substance abuse community. His experience includes:
- Counseling, group facilitation and medication administration for at-risk youth in a residential treatment setting
- Owner/operator of several Recovery Halfway Houses that served a minimum of 85 residents who had been released from incarceration
As the CEO of Duke City Recovery Toolbox Integrated Healthcare, Mr. Widner has achieved the fastest growing medically assisted opiate treatment agency in the state of New Mexico. His innovative courage in transforming the way opiate addiction is treated and viewed has caught the attention of select state officials, who have now requested his guidance for inciting change in other methadone clinics.
Letia Lester, Chief Operations Officer
Ms. Lester has over 14 years of nursing experience that includes leadership positions in two opioid treatment programs. Ms. Lester is responsible for ensuring high quality patient care and compliance with all government and healthcare agencies, such as
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA)
Ms. Lester’s position is the pillar of the agency, maintaining balance among competing demands, including clients’ medical needs, medical treatment protocols, care coordination with physicians and compliance.
Re-tooling Lives and Restoring Souls
* Accredited by Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is recognized by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)