These results should be viewed in light of the societal climate toward teenage alcohol consumption in the Mercer County community as described above. This is a relatively straightforward substance abuse process that would require little time to implement in any community, and could be developed and operated by a governmental agency. Success of the program requires all stakeholders to buy into the process and the program. The planning process takes between six months and one year to establish the program. Considering that this program accepts self referrals, the court does not necessarily have to provide oversight.
Parental involvement is mandatory, and assessment includes a parental element.
The major limitation is that this is a single iteration program for first-time substance abuse juveniles. It is not appropriate for second, or subsequent, substance abuse offenders. There are essentially no demographic limitations. There are no technical barriers to replication.