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Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression assessed treatment outcomes and factors associated with treatment completion. Results: Only 36.8% of adolescents completed treatment. The most common reasons for not completing treatment were dropping out (28.4%) and transferring to another facility\/program (17.0%). Males and Black non-Hispanic adolescents had lower odds of completing treatment (OR = 0.79, 95%CI: 0.75\u20130.84), while Hispanic (OR = 1.13, 95%CI: 1.08\u20131.18), Asian (OR = 1.56, 95%CI: 1.3\u20131.86) and Native Hawaiian\/Pacific Islander adolescents (OR = 2.31, 95%CI: 2.04\u20132.61) had higher odds of completion compared to their White counterparts. Independent living arrangements, homelessness, arrests in the past 30 days and younger age (&lt;15 years old) decreased the likelihood of treatment completion. Adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders also had lower completion rates (OR = 0.79, 95%CI: 0.77\u20130.86). Referral from schools\/employers and treatment settings were associated with a higher success, particularly with stays of 4\u20136 months and 7\u201312 months. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for targeted CUD treatment programs that support at-risk adolescents, especially those experiencing homelessness or facing legal issues. High dropout and transition rates suggest a need for continuity of care and program integration between facilities. 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