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WILMINGTON — In honor of National Recovery Month, Gen. Barry McCaffrey recognized the success of a North Carolina treatment facility.

McCaffrey said the Wilmington Treatment Center serves a national model in how its workers help military members and veterans recover from alcohol addiction and substance abuse. The facility treats military from across North Carolina and around the world and has a success rate of 88-percent according to McCaffrey.

"They're coming home, some of them have seen a lot of combat, a lot of stress, post traumatic stress disorder, dual diagnosis," said McCaffrey.
 
McCaffrey said the center offers a variety of different treatment options for alcohol and drug abuse and mental challenges.

"Whether you are a young marine at Camp Lejeune or a family member, Air Force, Navy or Army, you can come here, and have a program tailored to your challenges," said McCaffrey.

National Recovery Month begins on the first of September and is now in its 21st year of observance.