It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in the United States use drugs and alcohol at a young age, and some even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Jacksonville, Florida who do end up addicted to alcohol and drugs, adults must take every action possible to get the issue handled before it is too late. Otherwise, addiction will lead down a path that could destroy a teenager's future and any red flags that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture should be handled right away. There are drug and alcohol treatment facilities for adolescents available around the Jacksonville, Florida area, many of which cater just to adolescents and have rehabilitation experts on hand trained specifically in handling this age group.