Brief Substance Use Intervention for Youth in Teen Court
Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2
Conditions studied: Alcohol or Other Drugs Use
In brief
Youth involved in the juvenile justice system have multiple problems, including an earlier onset of alcohol and drug use and higher rates of alcohol and drug use than their peers in the general population. This 4.5 year study will develop and evaluate a new group intervention for youth who have committed a first time alcohol or drug offense. Teens will be randomized to receive either usual care or the new group intervention. Teens will complete a baseline, post-test (when they complete the intervention, which could vary for each teen but is typically around 6-8 weeks), and a 3-month follow-up survey upon completion of the intervention. The investigators will examine outcomes for a variety of behaviors, including alcohol and drug use and assess whether there are differences between the teens who received usual care and the teens who received the new group intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01464554
- Run by
- RAND
- People needed
- 193
- Starts
- 2009-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-05-08
Who can join
Age: 14 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 14-18 years old;
- English speaking
You may not qualify if…
- has medical marijuana card;
- is older or younger than 14-18 years old,
- does not speak English
Where it is running
- The Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse — Santa Barbara, California, United States
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