It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in this country begin using drugs and alcohol at a very young age, and a great many even become addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Oakford who become addicted to alcohol and drugs, parents need to take every step within their power to get the problem handled before it's far too late. Otherwise, substance abuse will lead down a path which may destroy an adolescent's life and any red flags that drugs or alcohol have been in the picture must be handled right away. There are alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs for adolescents available around the Oakford area, several of which cater only to adolescents and have rehabilitation professionals accessible trained specifically in dealing with this age range.