It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in the United States become introduced to drugs and alcohol at a very young age, and some even become addicted and dependent to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Whiting who do become addicted and dependent to alcohol and drugs, adults need to take every step possible to have the problem resolved before it is too late. Or in the end, substance abuse will lead to circumstances which may destroy an adolescent's life and any indications that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture must be handled immediately. There are drug treatment centers for adolescents available around the Whiting area, several of which cater simply to adolescents and have rehab experts readily available trained specifically in handling this age range.