On 2005-12-19 13:10:00, Anonymous wrote:
"Did this study do any comparative studies, matching these kids up against kids with similar issues who received no help. That is where you will find value of a program. You have to compare kids that need treatment and don't get it, to kids who need treatment and do get it. Otherwise you are not viewing the situation clearly."
You are ridiculous. Here is a study that shows MORE THAN 50% of patients that receive RTC treatment recidivate. Their numbers show 75%!
The question is not RTC kids vs. untreated kids, IT'S RTC KIDS vs. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (the appropriate tx for kids capable of functioning at a boarding school).
READ THE STUDY. Outpatient tx is effective and costs very little, RTC tx is ineffective or even DAMAGING and is $7000.00/mo.
Even your fancy $7000.00/mo brand of RTC is many times less effective than standard outpatient, community-based tx.
"SURGEON GENERAL WARNS RTC'S HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH"
Your marketing materials should be required to bear this warning.