It's an unfortunate fact many adolescents in this country begin using 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 Santa Fe Springs, California that do end up addicted to drugs, parents need to take every action within their power to have the problem remedied before it is far too late. Or else, addiction will lead down a path which may destroy a teen's future and any indications that alcohol or drugs have been in the picture should be addressed immediately. There are alcohol and drug treatment programs for adolescents available around the Santa Fe Springs area, many of which cater simply to adolescents and also have treatment experts on hand trained specifically in helping this age group.