Treating Teens: A Guide to Adolescent Drug Programs (2003)

The 2003 report "Treating Teens: A Guide to Adolescent Drug Programs" provides comprehensive information on 144 adolescent drug treatment programs across the country, as well as a practical set of questions for determining which program would be best suited for a particular adolescent. The report emphasizes the need for better-informed choices about treatment for teens, especially those in crisis. It also highlights the importance of family involvement, gender and cultural competence, and continuing care in achieving positive treatment outcomes for adolescents with substance abuse problems.