* Relationships with old friends
* Financial stress
* The illusion that they can deal without using
* The false belief that this time they won't get caught

The group participants also share the techniques and tools that have helped them stay out of the game including:

* Valuing their family above the street life
* Learning to be patient
* Using a support group
* Valuing earned money above illegal money
* Using memories of past negative experience to keep it green
* Understanding the negative impact on the community
* Having a positive focus or goal
* Learning to use their street skills to hustle legit

Includes Counselor's Guide with reproducible client worksheets.