It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in the United States use alcohol and drugs at a very young age, and a great many even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs. For adolescents in Townsend, Virginia who do end up addicted to drugs and alcohol, parents have to take every action within their power to have the problem handled before it's too late. Or else, substance abuse will lead to circumstances that could cause serious consequences in a teenager's future and any red flags that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture need to be addressed immediately. There are drug and alcohol treatment programs for adolescents offered around the Townsend, Virginia area, several of which cater only to adolescents and have rehab professionals available trained specifically in dealing with this age range.