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Let’s Talk – Underage Substance Abuse in Marin
October 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us for a virtual discussion focused on current alcohol and drug use trends among Marin County youth. We will review local data, discuss the broader context of substance use in the community, and explore how Marin’s culture may impact youth behavior. The presentation will also include a youth speaker who will share their personal perspective on local data and trends among their peers. This session is intended to help families better understand and support the health and well-being of young people in Marin.
Featured Guest Speakers
LISA M. SANTORA, MD, MPH, is the Public Health Officer for Marin County, providing clinical oversight for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP), Communicable Disease Prevention and Control (CDPC), and Detention Health. Prior to this role, she was the Chief Medical Officer for the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD). Dr. Santora has worked in federally-qualified health centers across the country. She is a graduate of Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School and completed residencies in preventive medicine and family medicine in Buffalo and Miami.
SAM ADKINS, Tamalpais High School junior, MHYP Summer Intern and current MHYP Youth Ambassador.



