Description
Adolescent drug abuse continues to be one of the most pressing public health issues in the United Statesour nations teenagers continue to use illicit drugs at a worrisome rate. Broad reviews of the treatment outcome literature indicate that family interventions in general, and Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) in particular, are effective with drug using youth. This study is designed to compare BSFT to treatment as usual (TAU). The researchers believe that BSFT will be much more effective than TAU in reducing adolescent drug use. They will also examine which of these treatment approaches does a better job of engaging adolescents and family members in treatment, decreasing problem behaviors, decreasing sexually risky behaviors, increasing pro-social activities (e.g., school, work), and improving the functioning of the family.
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Florida Node (Lead)
Gateway Community Services, Inc.
Universidad Central del Caribe
The Village
California/Arizona
Node
La Frontera Center, Inc.
North Carolina
Node
Daymark Recovery Services
Ohio Valley
Node
The Crossroads Center
Pacific Region
Node
Tarzana Treatment Center
Rocky Mountain Regional
Node
Arapahoe House
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