It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in the United States begin using drugs and alcohol at an extremely early age, and a great many even become addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Dumas, Texas that do become addicted and dependent to drugs and alcohol, adults need to take every step possible to get the issue handled before it's too late. Or in the end, addiction will lead down a path which may cause serious consequences in an adolescent's life and any red flags that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture should be handled immediately. There are drug and alcohol treatment centers for adolescents available around the Dumas, Texas area, several of which cater simply to adolescents and also have treatment professionals on hand trained specifically in handling this age range.