wow - that place was horrible. Clearly criminal. You have every right to be angry that you were placed in such a place - regardless of whether or not you were doing drugs. A child engaged in drug activity doesn't deserve to be sent to one of those places !!

There are better methods of treatment. I am very glad that they are shut down, although it seems other outfits have sprung up in their place.

I can't imagine health insurance paying for this type of setup and so I can't figure out where they are getting the $$. What is it that is always said during such investigations .. follow the money. Somehow, money allowed this to florish - and they used scare tactics and deception on vulnerable parents who, for whatever reason, felt they had no place else to turn.

I'm glad you were able to get out of that place. I don't know how old you are - have you been able to connect with your Dad about all of this ?? Were you able to complete schooling or will you need tutoring ? Can you Dad help ?