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Aim: In this study, we aimed at evaluating the probations results and compliance with treatment in patients referred to the Samsun Mental Health Hospital from the centers outside of the city of Samsun. Methods: The study data were collected retrospectively from the records of the year 2010. The data concerning age and sex, compliance with treatment and the centers from where the patients were referred, were reviewed. Results: In 2010, a total of 491 persons were referred to Samsun Mental Health Hospital in accordance with a probation measures. Four applicants (0.9%) were female and 487 applicants (99.1%) were male. The mean age of the subjects was 32.5±9.8 years (range: 17-70). The treatment was completed in 376 (77.6%) patients, and 115 (22.4%) were noncompliant. When compared to the referrals from the other centers, treatment compliances in patients referred from the center of the Samsun City were found similar. However significant differences were found between the patients referred from the districts of Vezirkopru and Carsamba and those referred from the cities of Sinop, Trabzon, Gümüşhane and Rize in compliance with treatment. Conclusions: 376 (77.6%) patients completed the treatment in the community without being imprisoned. The contribution of probation was apparent. However, if these individuals are provided more easily accessible treatment programs in their own centers, this may increase the effectiveness of that practice. Then, it will provide a significant contribution to reducing substance abuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]