The Santa Fe Recovery Center has been instrumental in helping numerous New Mexicans recover from drug and alcohol addiction. One of the center’s safety officers, James Luna, has a personal story of recovery that he now uses to help others. Luna spent six years homeless, struggling with addiction, before a yearlong jail stay led him to seek help and turn his life around.

A Path to Recovery

Luna’s journey to recovery began at the Metropolitan Detention Center, where he realized that he needed to make a change in his life. After his release, he found his way to the Santa Fe Recovery Center, which offers a range of programs, including 30- and 90-day assisted treatments and sober living opportunities. The center’s facilities director, Alan Favela Vasquez, noted that the moment people decide to take care of themselves and help others is when they start to see the value in recovery.

Luna has become an inspiration to others at the center, and he is now using his story to help people online through his TikTok page. He shares his experiences and messages of hope, emphasizing that people struggling with addiction are not bad, but rather, they have made poor choices. Luna’s story is a testament to the impact that the Santa Fe Recovery Center can have on people’s lives.

The center’s programs are often covered by insurance, and those seeking help can call the center at 1-888-244-3940 or the crisis prevention line at 988. Luna’s journey is an example of how the right support and resources can lead to a path of recovery and a new beginning.

Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.