Street Youth in Substance Abuse Treatment: Characteristics and Treatment Compliance

Examined and compared characteristics of 261 street youth and 586 conventional youth (aged 12-24 yrs) in substance abuse treatment programs in Ontario. Comparisons were made on social and demographic characteristics, alcohol- and drug-use histories, and treatment outcomes.

Publication Date: 
1994
Pages: 
733-745
Volume: 
29
Issue: 
115
Journal Name: 
Adolescence