When choosing an addiction treatment program, one of the most important questions a family can ask is: ‘How do your addiction treatment outcomes compare to other programs?’ At Discovery Point Retreat (DPR), we do not ask you to take that on faith. We measure our results using the Behavioral Addiction Questionnaire Study (BAQS) — the same validated clinical instruments used by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and research institutions nationwide — and we publish the data.
This article details DPR’s verified clinical outcomes from October 2025 through April 2026, comparing them against published national benchmarks across four key domains: patient satisfaction, therapeutic alliance, symptom reduction, and daily functioning. The study included 388 adult clients across two inpatient facilities (Ennis and Waxahachie) and one outpatient facility (Dallas), generating over 2,900 individual survey administrations. Results were reviewed and validated by Lauren Reisman, LMSW and Dr. Jerry Vaccaro, M.D.
About the Data: The BAQS Clinical Outcomes Study
DPR’s addiction treatment outcomes data is drawn from the Behavioral Addiction Questionnaire Study (BAQS), a validated clinical instrument used in hospitals and academic research institutions nationwide.The study covered 181 adult clients at the Ennis inpatient facility (DTX/RES), 30 clients at the Waxahachie inpatient facility (DTX/RES, Oct 2025–Mar 2026), 175 clients at the Dallas outpatient center (PHP/IOP), and 42 clients who completed the full continuum of care from detox through residential treatment to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. All results were reviewed and validated by Lauren Reisman, LMSW and Dr. Jerry Vaccaro, M.D. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, treatment works best when it is individualized, evidence-based, and measured — all three of which define DPR’s clinical approach.
Patient Satisfaction: Exceeding the National Average
Patient satisfaction is one of the most widely reported metrics when evaluating an effective treatment program for substance use disorder. According to peer-reviewed literature, the national average satisfaction rate for residential substance abuse treatment is approximately 70–75%. DPR’s results significantly exceed this benchmark across every facility and level of care, demonstrating that individuals who receive treatment here feel heard, respected, and confident in their care team.
Our data shows consistently high satisfaction rates whether clients are in medical detox, residential treatment, or outpatient programs. The full continuum of care boasts a 97% satisfaction rate — 22 to 27 percentage points above the national average. Clients across all facilities also provided an average discharge rating of 3.8 to 3.9 out of 4.0, and an average feedback score of 22.8 to 23.3 out of 24. These figures reflect treatment options that consistently meet — and exceed — client expectations, and they demonstrate that treatment is effective at every level of care DPR provides.
| Facility / Level of Care | Patient Satisfaction Rate | Comparison to National Avg (~70–75%) |
| DPR Ennis Inpatient (DTX/RES) | 95% | ↑ 20–25 pts above national avg |
| DPR Waxahachie Inpatient (DTX/RES) | 95% | ↑ 20–25 pts above national avg |
| DPR Dallas Outpatient (PHP/IOP) | 96% | ↑ 21–26 pts above national avg |
| DPR Full Continuum (All Facilities) | 97% | ↑ 22–27 pts above national avg |
Therapeutic Alliance: A Critical Predictor of Recovery
The therapeutic alliance — the cooperative bond between a client and their care team — is one of the strongest predictors of treatment success for individuals with a substance use disorder. Published literature consistently shows that approximately 60–75% of clients in residential treatment maintain a strong therapeutic alliance. DPR’s outcomes data reveals a substantially higher rate across all programs. Retention in treatment and therapeutic adherence are closely associated with therapeutic success, and DPR’s model is specifically designed to foster both.
Across the full continuum of care (DTX → RES → PHP → IOP), 95.2% of DPR clients maintained or improved their therapeutic alliance — 17 to 35 percentage points above the national benchmark. This reflects DPR’s clinical model, which prioritizes consistent therapist assignment, weekly alliance measurement, and immediate clinical response when alliance scores decline. At the Ennis inpatient facility, 92.3% of clients maintained or improved their therapeutic alliance, while Waxahachie achieved 93.3% and Dallas outpatient achieved 92.0%. For individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, this level of engagement and outcomes is a strong predictor of successful treatment and sustained recovery. Better outcomes following treatment begin with a strong therapeutic relationship, and DPR’s data confirms this connection.
Symptom Reduction Across All Levels of Care
Measuring symptom reduction using validated clinical tools is the gold standard for evaluating addiction treatment effectiveness. DPR tracks multiple clinical domains weekly using instruments aligned with the PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), PCL-5 (trauma/PTSD), and AUDIT/DAST (substance use and drug abuse). The treatment of substance use disorders requires demonstrable, measurable improvement in these areas to be considered effective treatment.
Here is how DPR’s results compare to published national benchmarks for substance abuse treatment. Across the full continuum, clients experienced a 52% reduction in overall distress, with 85.7% of clients improving. Notably, 71.4% of clients improved in their depression scores — a critical indicator of long-term treatment outcome for opioid addiction, alcohol use disorder, and co-occurring conditions. For patients with substance use disorders, improvements in depression and anxiety are among the most important markers of treatment response and favorable outcomes following treatment.
| Clinical Domain | National Benchmark (Improvement Rate) | DPR Full Continuum |
| Depression (PHQ-9) | ~50–60% of patients improve | 71.4% improved | -56% score reduction |
| Anxiety (GAD-7) | ~50–60% of patients improve | 81.0% improved | -53% score reduction |
| Trauma / PTSD (PCL-5) | ~45–55% of patients improve | 76.2% improved | -52% score reduction |
| Substance Use (AUDIT/DAST) | Varies by study | 78.6% improved | -35% score reduction |
| Overall Symptom Distress | ~40–55% of patients improve | 85.7% improved | -52% score reduction |
Inpatient Symptom Reduction: Ennis and Waxahachie
The Ennis inpatient facility (181 clients) saw a 40% reduction in overall distress, with 81.2% of clients improving. Depression scores fell 48%, anxiety fell 38%, trauma/PTSD fell 36%, and substance use scores fell 27%. The Waxahachie inpatient facility (30 clients, Oct 2025–Mar 2026) achieved a 30% reduction in overall distress, with 73.3% of clients improving. Depression scores fell 37%, anxiety fell 24%, trauma/PTSD fell 21%, and substance use scores fell 19%. The combined inpatient data (182 clients across both facilities) shows a 38% overall distress reduction with 79.1% of clients improving.
Outpatient Symptom Reduction: Dallas PHP/IOP
The Dallas outpatient program (175 clients) serves clients who have already completed inpatient treatment, meaning their baseline symptom scores are lower on entry. Despite this, the program achieved remarkable results: over 80% of clients improved across depression (80.6%), anxiety (80.6%), trauma/PTSD (82.9%), and substance use (81.7%). This demonstrates that effective treatment continues to produce measurable gains even in the less intensive outpatient treatment setting, and that the long-term treatment continuum is essential for sustained recovery. Clients who remain in treatment longer and complete the full continuum experience better outcomes and lower relapse rates — a principle supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the treatment goals DPR sets for every patient.
Daily Functioning and Recovery: Rebuilding Your Life
Recovery is not just about reducing symptoms — it is about rebuilding your life and improving overall health. We measure how well clients are reconnecting with family and friends, handling daily responsibilities, and feeling like an active part of their own world again using the WHODAS SF-36 assessment. These outcomes reflect the real-world impact of our treatment program on clients’ ability to function, maintain relationships, and re-engage with their communities. Recovery is a process, and outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders extend well beyond symptom reduction — they encompass the full recovery process of rebuilding a life.
Across the full continuum, clients saw a 38% improvement in interpersonal relations (with 71.4% of clients improving) and a 24% improvement in daily functioning (with 76.2% of clients improving). At the Ennis facility, interpersonal relations improved by 28% (64.1% of clients improved) and daily functioning improved by 20% (65.2% improved). At the Waxahachie facility, interpersonal relations improved by 7% (46.7% improved) and daily functioning improved by 12% (53.3% improved). At the Dallas outpatient center, 49.1% of clients improved in interpersonal relations and 42.3% improved in daily functioning.
| Facility | Interpersonal Relations Improvement | % Clients Improved | Daily Functioning Improvement | % Clients Improved |
| Ennis Inpatient | 28% | 64.1% | 20% | 65.2% |
| Waxahachie Inpatient | 7% | 46.7% | 12% | 53.3% |
| Dallas Outpatient | 6% | 49.1% | 1% | 42.3% |
| Full Continuum | 38% | 71.4% | 24% | 76.2% |
Client Safety
Client safety is measured at DPR using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), administered weekly throughout treatment. Across the full continuum, 85.7% of clients with elevated distress at admission resolved to below the clinical threshold by discharge. At the Ennis facility, 68.2% resolved to below threshold, with C-SSRS indicators monitored weekly across a 4–5 week stay. At Waxahachie, 68.8% resolved, with only 2 clients (5.7%) flagged on C-SSRS items. At the Dallas outpatient facility, clients transitioned from inpatient to community-based care while maintaining clinical stability, with only 5.8% flagged on C-SSRS items. The combined inpatient data shows 67.3% of clients with elevated depression resolved to below clinical threshold during their inpatient stay.
Treatment at Discovery Point Retreat
What these numbers mean for you or your loved one is that the vast majority of clients who complete treatment at Discovery Point Retreat leave with measurably less depression, less anxiety, and less trauma-related distress. They also report feeling heard, respected, and confident in their care team at rates that exceed national averages by a wide margin. Conversations with loved ones get easier. Clients start showing up for the people and responsibilities that matter most.
Our comprehensive approach to the treatment of substance use disorders includes medical detox, residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). By utilizing evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we ensure that every patient receives effective treatment tailored to their unique needs. DPR is a treatment center that serves individuals with severe substance use disorders, chronic substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our clinical treatment model is designed to help patients recover from addiction by addressing the underlying causes of their substance use and building the skills necessary for lasting recovery. We accept most major insurance plans and are Joint Commission Accredited — the gold standard for healthcare quality. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, alcohol use disorder, or any other form of substance misuse, we encourage you to ask every facility you speak with: ‘Can you show me your outcomes data?’ At DPR, the answer is always yes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the treatment outcomes?
Treatment outcomes measure the effectiveness of a rehab program by tracking changes in a client’s symptoms, functioning, and overall well-being. At DPR, our outcomes among clients show significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and substance use, alongside improvements in daily functioning and therapeutic alliance. Our full continuum data shows 85.7% of clients improved in overall symptom distress — a favorable outcome that reflects the efficacy of treatment at every level of care.
What is the success rate of addiction treatment?
Success rates vary depending on how success is defined and measured. At DPR, we measure success using validated clinical tools across multiple domains. Our full continuum data shows 85.7% of clients improved in overall symptom distress, and 97% reported satisfaction with their care — both significantly above national benchmarks for SUD treatment programs. Treatment retention is a key driver of these results, as clients who complete the full treatment period achieve the strongest outcomes.
What are the 3 C’s of addiction recovery?
The 3 C’s of addiction recovery stand for: you didn’t Cause it, you can’t Control it, and you can’t Cure it. Understanding these principles helps individuals and their families navigate the complexities of substance use disorder with compassion and realistic expectations, reducing shame and supporting engagement in treatment. People with a substance use disorder benefit greatly from understanding that their condition is a medical issue, not a moral failing, and that access to treatment is the first step toward recovery.
What is the most successful treatment for addiction?
The most successful treatment for addiction involves a comprehensive, individualized approach that often includes a combination of medical detox, behavioral therapies like CBT or DBT, and long-term treatment support. The principles of effective treatment, as outlined by NIDA, emphasize that treatment must address the whole person — not just the substance use. Research shows that a full continuum of care — from initial treatment through residential and outpatient levels — yields the best long-term recovery outcomes for opioid use disorder, alcohol treatment, and other substance use disorders.
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, call Discovery Point Retreat today at (855) 245-4127 or visit discoverypointretreat.com to learn how our evidence-based treatment program can help.
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