Drug treatment for Black youth on probation
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing a drug treatment program that is made for Black youth involved with the justice system. It aims to see if a more culturally fitting approach can help reduce substance use and related problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 17 years old
- You identify as Black or African American
- You are on community probation (not in a locked facility)
- You have used alcohol, cannabis, or another drug at least once a week for the past 3 months
- The drug use has caused at least one problem in your life (like trouble at home, school, or with friends)
- You have a parent or guardian who agrees to let you be in the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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