When your family is facing the crisis of addiction, the world can feel like it has shrunk to the size of your pain. It is an isolating and overwhelming experience. Yet, it is in these moments that information can be a powerful source of hope and direction.
Understanding the broader landscape of addiction treatment in the United States can demystify the process, debunk harmful myths, and illuminate the path to recovery.
The most authoritative source of this information is the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), administered annually by SAMHSA. The 2024 report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the more than 21,000 treatment facilities across the country [1]. We have distilled this extensive report into ten essential data points that every family should know.
| # | The Statistic | What It Means for Your Family |
| 1 | 90.3% of SU facilities are privately operated | A robust, competitive marketplace fosters innovation and client-focused care |
| 2 | 83.8% of SU facilities offer outpatient care | Multiple levels of care are available to fit your schedule and needs |
| 3 | 64.9% offer dual-diagnosis (co occurring) programs | Treating the whole person—mind and substance—is the new standard |
| 4 | 76.5% use at least one form of pharmacotherapy | Medication-Assisted Treatment is mainstream, evidence-based medicine |
| 5 | 80.3% offer overdose and naloxone education | Life-saving harm reduction is now a core part of responsible treatment |
| 6 | 63.5% offer suicide prevention services | The dangerous link between addiction and suicide is being actively addressed |
| 7 | 76.2% assist with social services (housing, employment) | Recovery is about building a whole life, not just achieving abstinence |
| 8 | 78.3% accept private insurance | Your insurance likely covers more than you think—always verify first |
| 9 | 46.3% offer treatment at no charge or minimal cost | Financial need is never a reason to forgo life saving care |
| 10 | 21,205 facilities participated in the 2024 survey | You are not alone—help is available across the entire country |
At Discovery Point Retreat, our programs and services align with all of these national trends toward evidence-based, holistic, and accessible care. We are a dually-licensed
mental health and substance use facility, we embrace medication-assisted treatment, and we are in-network with most major insurance providers.
If you are ready to take the next step, our admissions team is available 24⁄7. Call us at 855-245-4127 for a free, confidential conversation.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2025). National Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) 2024: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities (Publication No. PEP25-07- 013).
