Can therapy cut crime and drug use in young adults? new study says yes

NCT ID NCT03035877

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Chestnut Health Systems Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a special therapy called Multisystemic Therapy-Emerging Adults (MST-EA) in 183 young people aged 16 to 26 who had recent arrests or jail time and were struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce criminal activity, substance use, and improve self-control and life stability. Participants were followed for 16 months to track changes in official records and self-reported behaviors.

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Locations

North American Family Institute

Hamden, Connecticut, 06518, United States
North American Family Institute

Hartford, Connecticut, 06114, United States
North American Family Institute

New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
Youth Villages

Johnson City, Tennessee, 37601, United States

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