Albuquerque Journal, 18 Sep 2012 – I AM THE mother of a son who did 18 months in Santa Fe State Prison. He was addicted to meth for 15 years, and I had all but given up hope I would ever have my son back. Methamphetamine is a horrific drug that destroys all those in its path. I stood by and watched as a judge told my son there was no hope for him, and the only place for people like him was prison. I am happy to say as long as there is breath, there is hope. My son has been clean for over three years. He is now vice president of Phi Beta Kappa, has a 3.98 GPA and is about to enter engineering school.