LOCAL CONDITIONS: ARTICLES AND EDITORIALS

Healthy adult modeling matters when it comes to substance-free youth events

MARIN IJ, April 5, 2023
Marin Voice: Lisa Klein

“The goal of RTB is to shift the norms around substance use and encourage modeling of healthy choices at youth sporting events and celebrations, kid-centered holidays like Halloween or pre-prom events with teens.”

‘Numb or Nourish’ healthy choice program rolls out in Marin

MARIN IJ, June 27, 2022
Kerri Brenner

“The idea is to set up protective factors that can help delay or prevent underage substance use — and also set up protective factors for some of the other things we’re seeing youth are struggling with in our community,” Fernandez said. “Mental health issues, connection issues, anxiety.”

Marin project aims to curb youth substance abuse

Marin IJ, August 29, 2021
Kerri Brenner

“We know that all of our children need guidance, support and encouragement that will helpthem make healthy and positive choices,” said Mary Jane Burke, the Marin Countysuperintendent of schools. “And we know that families need resources to support theirchildren — especially those experiencing social-emotional challenges.”