It's an indisputable fact that many adolescents in the United States become introduced to alcohol and drugs at a young age, and a great many even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Shepherd who do end up addicted and dependent to drugs, parents need to take every action possible to have the issue remedied before it's too late. Or else, substance abuse will lead down a path which could destroy a teenager's future and any indications that drugs or alcohol have been in the picture must be handled immediately. There are alcohol and drug rehab programs for adolescents offered around the Shepherd area, many of which cater just to adolescents and also have treatment professionals available trained specifically in helping this age group.