Facts About Marijuana
MDFT was featured in the Drug Policy Alliance’s August 2025 Fact Sheet as one of the common treatments for marijuana use disorder.
A Decade of Impact: MDFT in Estonia
MDFT is more than a therapy—it’s a system that adapts to real family needs, reaching youth in their homes, schools, and communities.”
In 2014, Estonia took a step to better support children and youth at risk by launching the Development of a Support System for Children and Youth at Risk initiative—part of the European Economic Area (EEA) Grants program. From this effort, MDFT emerged as a powerful solution for youth and families facing complex challenges.
Learn about MDFT!
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) with California Training Institute (CalTrin) and Doris Perdomo-Johnson, Assistant Training Director at MDFT International, Inc. Attendees will gain insights into MDFT’s unique four-domain framework and its applications.
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
TIME: 9:00am - 11:00am (PST); 11:00am - 1:00pm (CST); 12:00pm - 2:00pm (EST)
Register today to reserve your space: https://www.caltrin.org/trainings/multidimensional-family-therapy/
MDFT for Opioid Use and OUD fact sheet
Check our most recent fact sheet on MDFT for Opioid Use and OUD. Results from the Connecticut Demonstration Project are included.
5 Lessons for Parents of Teens Misusing Substances
Having an adolescent or young adult child who misuses drugs or alcohol can be a nightmare for parents. Dr. Gayle Dakof, Executive Director of MDFT International, shares 5 Lessons for Parents of Teens Misusing Substances.
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New MDFT Research Article Published!
This study examined the short-term and longer-term sustainment of 137 programs in Europe and North America implementing Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT). Results show that 90% of MDFT programs were sustained for at least 2 years, 87% of the programs sustained for at least 5 years, and 70% for at least 8 years.
Resources for youth on mental health and substance use
The SAMHSA’s National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare compiled and released a document with resources available to adolescents with mental health and substance use concerns and adolescents at-risk for suicide.
