It's an indisputable fact that many adolescents in this country begin using alcohol and drugs at a very young age, and a great many even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Mounds View who do become addicted and dependent to drugs, adults have to take every step possible to get the problem handled before it is too late. Otherwise, substance abuse will lead to circumstances which could cause serious consequences in an adolescent's future and any red flags that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture should be handled right away. There are drug treatment centers for adolescents available around the Mounds View area, many of which cater just to adolescents and also have treatment specialists readily available trained specifically in helping this age range.