12/22/2025
La Fuente is proud to share that we have been recognized with “Conquer Addiction’s Excellence in Treatment Award”, an honor given to addiction treatment centers that demonstrate superior, independently verified post-treatment outcomes. Now in its seventh year, this award—presented by the nonprofit Conquer Addiction—exists for one reason: to help families identify programs that can prove their treatment works.
In mid-2024, La Fuente began formally conducting outcomes research, a meaningful step forward in an industry where hard data is still limited—especially for LGBTQ+ individuals. At present, there is little to no research identifying best practices for treating addiction within LGBTQ+ communities. La Fuente saw that gap clearly and made a deliberate commitment to invest the time, care, and resources needed to help change that reality and improve long-term outcomes for LGBTQ+ people seeking recovery.
The results so far are encouraging—and worth celebrating.
Between June 19, 2024, and December 31, 2024, 54.3% were reachable at six months post-treatment and reported abstaining from alcohol and all illicit drugs for at least the previous 30 days. That figure significantly exceeds the addiction treatment industry average of 37%.
Even more striking: among patients discharged during this most recent reporting period, 63.2% were reachable at 12 months post-treatment and reported at least 30 days of abstinence. These outcomes qualify La Fuente to maintain a five-star rating on Conquer Addiction for the coming year.
What makes this especially meaningful is the progress itself. This quarter’s 12-month success rate represents a notable improvement over the 54.3% six-month outcome rate reported last quarter, underscoring not only strong results—but momentum.
We’re honored by this recognition, proud of our clients, and deeply committed to continuing the work of advancing evidence-based, affirming addiction treatment for LGBTQ+ communities.
