Joy’s Recovery Story

After overcoming addiction to Xanax and cocaine as a teen, Joy was focused on helping others in her position. For years she spoke at schools and helped to develop programs for other teens dealing with drug and alcohol use. Unfortunately, at the age of 25 she found herself falling back into the grips of addiction after losing access to her support network and entering a toxic marriage. Stressed and without support and guidance, Joy focused all of her attention and energy on being a mother and wife during the day before turning to alcohol during ‘me time’ at night. She eventually relapsed on Xanax as well after being prescribed it once again by the same doctor who initially gave her the drug as a teen. After years of trying to cope on her own, April 19th, 2019 is a day Joy will never forget. At the end of her rope with few options at her disposal, that was the day she made the choice to save her own life. Suicidal and desperate, Joy called her insurance company for help finding an addiction treatment center in Dallas, Texas that could take her in immediately. Joy recalls being overwhelmed by the feeling of safety the moment she entered Discovery Point Retreat. Under the guidance of our compassionate team of clinicians and behavioral health specialists, she rediscovered herself. Now, feeling more like herself than she has in decades, Joy offers nothing but encouragement and love to others who may be in her same shoes.

Christopher’s Recovery Story

“I think the first time I got shaken up was my first overdose. I was feeling a reaction that scared me. I couldn’t breathe, I thought I was going to die. I didn’t know what an overdose was until later down the road when I had to go to the hospital. I described to a […]

Holly’s Recovery Story

Holly grew up in a loving, supportive household, but things took a turn while she was in a tumultuous relationship with the father of her child who introduced her to cocaine and other drugs.

Jaime’s Recovery Story

Jaime’s story of addiction and recovery begins as many others do. She began experimenting with substance use as a teenager smoking marijuana with friends. The trouble began after she experienced a miscarriage at a young age, sending her into a period of deep depression. She turned to alcohol and marijuana to help her cope and […]

Joy’s Recovery Story

After overcoming her addiction to Xanax and cocaine as a teen, a toxic marriage caused Joy to relapse. She sought treatment and now feels more like herself than she has in decades, offering encouragement to others who may be in her shoes.

Kate’s Recovery Story

Kate’s struggle with addiction began early in her life, taking control of her thoughts and actions when she was only eleven years old. It was important to her that her friends liked her, and she wanted to feel like she fit in. Unfortunately, at the time, her friends were finding new ways to keep busy […]

Steve’s Recovery Story

Used to putting up a façade to meet the expectations of those around him, Steven didn't really get to the root causes of his addiction until be began his recovery journey at Discovery Point Retreat.

Tobi’s Recovery Story

Devoted wife and mother, Tobi never anticipated experiencing alcohol addiction and the damage it would cause for herself and her family.

Zach’s Recovery Story

Zach has sought treatment from five separate facilities in an attempt to overcome opioid addiction. He reflects on his past and lessons learned along the way.