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"Addressing the critical issue of long term drug and alcohol treatment in our state, Second Chance Center New Mexico is far and above the best and most effective option we have. I am extremely pleased with the results I have gotten from difficult cases I have referred them. Their program reaches the core of the problem and is saving lives daily."
The Honorable Ernest L. Ortega, Magistrate Judge Taos, New Mexico

"80 to 90 percent of the people in our criminal justice system have a drug and/or alcohol problem. I had the opportunity to visit the Second Chance Program …I met and heard the testimony of several individuals who were addicted to illicit drugs and had been consistently in trouble with the law. It was apparent that the time they spent in the Second Chance Program not only helped them stop using, but gave them the opportunity to gain life skills which are essential to sustaining a life of recovery."
Charles Curie, Administrator of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, US Department of Health

"I observed first hand the rehabilitative process and the responses of hard core drug abusers and law offenders to the program. I have had the opportunity to do many site visits to substance abuse rehabilitative programs throughout the US. I have never been as deeply impressed as I was during my visit to the Second Chance Program. The low recidivism rates reported are striking. This program prevents the creation of a revolving door through which more and more men and women go through, increasing the public burden and the waste of human lives."
Alfonso Paredes, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences Emeritus

"I toured the Second Chance Center and feel this is an incredible program that New Mexico needs and should be supported. The sauna and vitamin detox made a lot of sense to me. This detox eliminates the stored toxins from years of drug abuse that leaves the individual addiction free, rather than just addicted to a substitute drug. In addition, the program has extensive life skills and educational components vital to a successful drug free life."
Mr. Edward Lujan, Former head of the Republican Party of New Mexico

"After working as a physician for seventeen years in the prison I have been distressed over the amount of recidivism related to relapse with substance abuse. I do not see incarceration as an answer to the medical and social problem, and certainly historically recidivism in drug addicts has shown that incarceration is not effective.

"I have not seen any program that is comparable to their holistic approach at addressing substance abuse. As an internal medicine specialist I am extremely impressed with their detoxification program and their use of vitamin supplements as well as sauna and exercise to get the toxins out of the body …This ultimately decreases their craving and their relapse."
Karen Gedney M.D., Senior Physician, Nevada Department of Corrections

"After completing the Second Chance Program my brother is drug-free. He is back to his ambitious, hardworking and ethical self. His is a life saved by the Second Chance Program. Many prayers have been answered."
TF, Sister of a Graduate of the Program

"There is no question that we have a serious drug and alcohol addiction problem in New Mexico and throughout the nation. I admire your dedication in doing all you can to combat this problem."
Manuel Lujan Jr, Former US Congressman and Secretary for the Interior

"The National Black Caucus calls on Congress to investigate recidivism rate in the prisons and consider The Second Chance Program as a rehabilitation model."
Resolved by the 27th Annual Legislative Conference of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators

"I have been working diligently to try and rid New Mexico of their growing Meth problem. Second Chance does not just give the resident a place to live, it strives to help these individuals change their ways and become productive members of society...

The results and continuous work being done left a lasting impression on me."
Stevan Pearce, Member of Congress from New Mexico

"I would like to give my very strong support and recommendation to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the utilization of the Second Chance Center as an option for the Indian Nation for secure rehabilitation. I personally toured the Center and was extremely impressed by what I witnessed. The program is very compatible with our cultural values."
Joe Garcia, Chairman, All Indian Pueblo Council

"I have spent more than thirty years of my professional life searching for something that is effective in tackling the problem of drug abuse. I believe I found it when I discovered the Second Chance Program."
Christopher Brightmore, Chief Superintendent of Detectives (Retired), Metropolitan Police of London, England

"I had little hope that my own son could recover from his addiction. The amount of progress towards success that he demonstrates is astonishing. The debt of gratitude I owe Second Chance is enormous as they have saved my child's life."
BM, Father of a Graduate of the Program

To find out more, contact us by calling (866) 439-6685 or send an email to jwestrum@mail.secondchancecenter.net