Are you worried your child may be using or abusing alcohol or other drugs?
Hazelden offers chemical dependency assessments and  treatment services to adolescents and young adults between the ages of 14 and 25 at our Plymouth, Minnesota campus. To contact someone regarding services for your son or daughter, call 800-257-7810 any time, day or night

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