I think it would probably ok by fornits given these 17 (and probably more to be added later) conditions
1. Every detail of the program is explained prior to admission. No hidden rules, no catches.
2. the program functions exactly as advertised.
3. there is accountability. if a student feels have been abused they may contact a third party at any time, for any reason.
4. The students may leave at their own free will, and if the student decides to leave, the school takes appropriate measures to get them home safely. no "he can leave at any time, but we're in the middle of nowhere so he's not going anywhere" bullshit.
5. all Staff are screened, all staff hold appropriate degrees.
6. Kids are not encouraged to tattle on each other.
7. No forced excersize, labor, or hikes.
8. academics are up to par.
9. the idea of "addiction is a disease" is scrapped. put an emphasis on moderation rather than total abstinence. instead of 12 steps, just focus on personal responsibility and maturity and the rest will follow.
10. There is a doctor and certified nurse available at anytime at student's request.
11. No psychotropic medication shall be given out, unless it is a serious matter such as szchizophrenia or clinical depression, this shall be closely monitored by a panel (meaning multiples) of doctors and given out by the certified nurse.
12. The school is secular, with no ties to religion. all staff must be non-religious, (not neccesarily atheist, but not mormon or other assorted jesus freak). God, jesus, buddha, etc are never mentioned or talked about unless the student brings it up. Arangements are made for students to study and practice their religion of choice, wheather it be christianity, budhism, wicca, even voodoo if they wish.
13. The school does not treat homosexuality, or consider it an issue
14. the school does not take court-ordered or violent students
15. the school focuses on one specific issue, like addiction. will not treat multiple types of issues, e.g no eating disordered, spoiled or suicidal kids if youre treating the addicted; unless the student has a combination of issues e.g is suicidal because of eating disorder.
16. marijuana is not considered an issue, although it can be prohibited on campus. neither are kids who simply skip school, hang with "the wrong crowd", are "sleeping around", or "spend too much time on the computer".
17. the students attendance of the institution does not affect his/her chances of getting into another school or college in the future.
If anyone feels there should be more, or you want to change the above, feel free to do so.