It's an undeniable fact that many adolescents in this country use alcohol and drugs at a very young age, and a great many even develop a dependence or addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. For adolescents in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California that do end up addicted to drugs, parents will need to take every action possible to get the issue handled before it's far too late. Or else, substance abuse will lead down a path which could cause serious consequences in a teenager's life and any red flags that alcohol or drugs are in the picture should be handled immediately. There are drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs for adolescents available around the Palos Verdes Peninsula area, many of which cater only to adolescents and have rehab professionals accessible trained specifically in dealing with this age group.