It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in the United States begin using alcohol and drugs at an extremely early age, and some even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in North Kingstown, Rhode Island who do end up addicted and dependent to drugs and alcohol, adults must take every step within their power to have the issue handled before it's too late. Or else, substance abuse will lead down a path that could cause serious consequences in an adolescent's future and any red flags that drugs or alcohol have been in the picture must be addressed right away. There are drug rehabilitation centers for adolescents offered around the North Kingstown, Rhode Island area, several of which cater just to adolescents and also have rehabilitation specialists on hand trained specifically in handling this age group.