This report describes the finding of a seven-week pilot study. This was conducted to estimate probable participation rates for a planned substance abuse treatment outcome study. The planned outcome study was to ask about the use of drugs and alcohol and the functioning at home, school, and work of adolescents treated for chemical dependency problems whose treatment was funded by the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA). The outcome study was planned to be done through interviews with parents and adolescents, and by examinations of school records, where possible.
