Other Publications

New! Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: An Overview of Regulatory Approaches for Localities

This document presents local land use approaches for the regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries in California.
Document Date: 2010
[PDF 768 KB]

Strategic Prevention Framework Tip Sheets

Conducting a Needs Assessment May 2010 [PDF 860 KB]	Determining Prevention Priorities and Problem Statements May 2010 [PDF 528 KB]
Developing Measurable Goals and Objectives May 2010 [PDF 716 KB]

Strategic Prevention Framework Prevention Regional Training 2010 Binder

The purpose of this publication is to assist prevention professionals in developing policy strategies to address the problems associated with high-risk and underage drinking in their communities. This paper provides an overview of policy strategies, current research on their effectiveness, and their application in the community as part of an environmental prevention systems approach.

Underage Drinking in Sonoma County

Think teen drinking is just a "right" of passage? THINK AGAIN. New research shows that alcohol affects a teenager's developing brain differently than adults. Memory, learning and impulse control can be seriously impaired and the risk of addiction goes up significantly.
Document Date: March 2010

Public Convenience or Necessity?:

A Guide for Local Government and Interested Citizens
Document Updated: 05-26-06

County Strategic Prevention Plan Resource Document

The purpose of this publication is to assist prevention professionals in developing policy strategies to address the problems associated with high-risk and underage drinking in their communities. This paper provides an overview of policy strategies, current research on their effectiveness, and their application in the community as part of an environmental prevention systems approach.
Document Date: 01-28-08