It's an undeniable fact that many adolescents in this country become introduced to drugs and alcohol at a young age, and some even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Horse Branch that do become addicted and dependent to drugs, adults will need to take every action possible to have the problem handled before it is far too late. Otherwise, substance abuse will lead down a path that could cause serious consequences in a teen's future and any indicators that drugs or alcohol have been in the picture should be handled immediately. There are drug and alcohol treatment programs for adolescents offered around the Horse Branch area, many of which cater just to adolescents and have treatment specialists available trained specifically in helping this age range.