Among 96 adults from Mecklenburg County treated for alcohol use disorder (AUD) at Southeastern Recovery Center between April 2025 and June 2026, program completion rates were 95% for patients in a 30-day partial hospitalization program (PHP) alone (N=43) and 89% for those who continued into 60 days of intensive outpatient programming (IOP) after PHP (N=53). At a six-month follow-up, the PHP+IOP group reported a higher self-reported sustained-sobriety rate than the PHP-only group: 85% versus 77%.
All figures below are based on the methodology stated in the next section. “Completion” and “self-reported sustained sobriety” are defined explicitly to avoid ambiguity.
| Program track | Patients (N) | Completed program | Completion rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day PHP only | 43 | 41 | 95% |
| 30-day PHP + 60-day IOP | 53 | 47 | 89% |
| Program track | Reached at 6-month follow-up | Reported sustained sobriety | Rate (of those reached) | Follow-up rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day PHP only | 30 of 43 | 23 | 77% | 70% |
| 30-day PHP + 60-day IOP | 41 of 53 | 35 | 85% | 77% |
| Rates are calculated against patients reached at the six-month checkpoint. Follow-up rates are disclosed so readers can see the share of each cohort represented. Sobriety is self-reported, not clinically verified. | ||||
Southeastern Recovery Center is a standalone outpatient facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering alcohol treatment for adults across Mecklenburg County and the surrounding area. We’re LegitScript certified, and our programs are built around one belief: every client should feel seen and heard while they’re here.
We’re not a large corporate institution. We’re a family-oriented practice, and we keep our staff-to-patient ratio balanced on purpose, so the people in our care get the attention they deserve rather than getting lost in a system.
Our clinical care is led by Rhett Owensby, our clinical director, who is licensed in both mental health and substance use. Medical oversight for all of our programs is provided by our medical director, Dr. David Stern, who is double board certified in addiction medicine and psychiatry. Dr. Stern earned his degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice for over 40 years.
What our programs involve
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is our most structured level of outpatient care. Each week, clients take part in individual therapy, group therapy, and a mix of evidence-based and experiential approaches, including:
Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a step down in intensity from PHP, meeting three nights a week. It’s designed for clients who are ready for more independence while still staying connected to structured support. Many clients move from PHP into IOP as part of their care, and every client has access to our aftercare program as they transition out of treatment.
PHP is generally appropriate for someone who needs a full, structured treatment schedule during the day. IOP fits someone who’s stabilized and ready to reintegrate into work, school, or home life while continuing treatment in the evenings. Our team helps determine the right starting point for each person and adjusts as they progress.
The main difference is how much structure and time each one involves. PHP (partial hospitalization program) is our most structured level of outpatient care. Clients come in for a full, structured treatment schedule during the day, which makes it a good fit for someone who needs more intensive support early in recovery. IOP (intensive outpatient program) is a step down from that. It meets three nights a week, so clients can keep up with work, school, or family life while staying connected to treatment. A lot of our clients start in PHP and move into IOP as they stabilize, with our aftercare program supporting them as they transition out. Our team helps figure out the right starting point for each person and adjusts as they go.
Outcomes are based on adults with a primary AUD diagnosis from Mecklenburg County admitted between April 2025 and June 2026. Completion reflects finishing the prescribed course of care. Sustained sobriety is self-reported at a six-month follow-up, calculated against patients reached at that checkpoint, with follow-up rates disclosed.
No. These figures reflect self-reported outcomes for a specific group of patients over a defined period. Individual results vary.