It is a known reality countless adolescents in the USA begin to abuse alcohol and drugs at a young age, and some even become addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Marathon that do become addicted and dependent to alcohol and drugs, parents need to take every action possible to get the problem completely addressed before it's too late. Otherwise, addiction will lead down a road that could decimate an adolescent's future and any signs that alcohol or drugs are in the picture must be addressed immediately. There are drug treatment facilities in Marathon for adolescents available in every state, a number of which cater just to adolescents and have rehab professionals available knowledgable specifically in working with this age group.