Outcome of a Unique Youth Drug Abuse Program: A Follow-up Study of Clients of Straight, Inc.

This article describes a youth drug abuse program called Straight, Inc., which has the unique feature of temporary placement of the client with the family of another client who has progressed further in the program. Over 80% of the clients reported that their drug use was less at follow-up than when they started in the program. A decrease in suicidal thoughts, physical violence, the number of arrests & 4 other variables was also reported by clients. (VM)