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Costa urges action on youth substance abuse in valley
Senator Jim Costa urged a community audience to address youth addiction amid rising prison figures in California. He warned peer pressure leads to smoking, drinking and drug use, stressing home and school roles, mentoring, and community action to curb the crisis before more children end up behind bars. The speaker warned of ongoing social decay and the need for programs and values to guide youths away from crime and addiction.
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