Functional Family Therapy (FFT):

This is a 3-6 month family therapy treatment system provided in a home/office setting for youth ages 10-18 experiencing a wide range of externalizing behavior disorders (e.g. conduct, violence, drug abuse) along with family problems (e.g. family conflict, communication) and often with additional emotional problems (e.g. anxiety and depression). At least one adult/parental figure must be willing to assume long-term parenting role and participate with service providers for the duration of treatment.