A teenaged drug addict is sent to Dr. Royce's controversial drug intervention program where the addicts in the program confront each other in supervised group meetings. Also, in evening meetings, the addicts are confronted by their families. The girl's parents want to remove her from the program because it upsets them that their daughter is being forced to associate with addicts who admit to stealing and trading sex for drugs.
George Segal Dr. Frank Bower
Stockard Channing Helen Bower
Andrew Robinson Doctor Royce
Gary Bayer Dr. Gramley
Nancy Cartwright Jean
Christa Denton Kelly Bower
Tate Donovan Ricky
Laura Harrington Melody
Shawnee Smith Carol
Viveka Davis Susan Bower
Kathleen Wilhoite Penny
Kathleen York Linda
Chad Allen Bobby
John Gowans Mr. Sutter
Biff Yeager Parent
Barbra Rae Parent
Virginia Morris Parent
John Philbin Brian
Chris Tashima Student (uncredited)