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Yorba Linda, CA, Opened 1989-1990, formerly KIDS

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1990

"Drug Program's Tough Tactics Draw Fire" - Source: Los Angeles Times, March 24, 1990    

"Tough Tactics Of 'Straight' Drug Program Draw Fire" - Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Worcester, MA, April 12, 1990   

"Allegations of More Trauma During Treatment" - Source: San Francisco Chronicle, Page 3, San Francisco, CA, April 22, 1990   

"The Dope On Getting Scared "Straight" - Some Say Youth Drug Program's Practices Border On Abuse" - Source: San Francisco Chronicle, Page 3, San Francisco, CA, April 22, 1990 

"State Alleges Drug Program Abused Clients; Social Services: Officials Cite Complaints Of Physical And Mental Anguish To Deny License To Nationally Known Straight Inc. Organization, Which Treats Youth, Will Appeal" - Source: Los Angeles Times, July 29, 1990   

"Parents Fight For Anti-Drug Program" - Source: Orange County Register, Page B01, Santa Ana, CA, July 31, 1990   

"Families Protest State Closure Of Drug-Treatment Program" - Source: Orange County Register, Page B02, Santa Ana, CA, August 2, 1990   

"Drug-Treatment Center Must Remain Closed, Judge Rules" - Source: Orange County Register, Page B08, Santa Ana, CA, August 4, 1990   

"Clinic Transfers Worry Officials; Drugs: Since The Straight Inc. Facility In Yorba Linda Lost Its Operating License, Clients Have Been Going Out Of State For Treatment" - Source: Los Angeles Times, October 1, 1990   

"Parents Protest Straight's Fate; Substance Abuse: Dozens Demonstrate Anger At State's Denial Of License For Controversial Youth Treatment Program" -  Source: Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1990   

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