It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in the United States use alcohol and drugs at a young age, and some even become addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Marston, Missouri who do become addicted to drugs, parents will need to take every step possible to have the problem resolved before it is too late. Otherwise, substance abuse will lead to circumstances that may cause serious consequences in a teenager's life and any red flags that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture ought to be addressed immediately. There are drug and alcohol treatment programs for adolescents offered around the Marston, Missouri area, many of which cater only to adolescents and have treatment professionals on hand trained specifically in handling this age group.