Juvenile Detention Homes: Substance Abuse

Determining the Extent of the Problem

• SANTA Study (1999)

  • CSAT/DMHMRSAS collaboration
  • Purpose was to estimate need for substance abuse treatment services for juvenile arrestees
  • Two detention home populations were studied (Norfolk and Rappahannock) – a total of 1,327 juveniles participated
  • Eligibility requirement was an arrest within previous 48 hours

Source: Substance Abuse and Need for Treatment Among Arrestees, DMHMRSAS (1999, unpublished)

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