Early exposure to addictive substances – drugs, alcohol, and smoking – are healthcare issues for our children that follow them into adulthood. And it is not just an issue of drinking or smoking by teenagers – studies have shown that mere exposure to these substances influence young children.
As Oakland City Attorney, I’ve been on a campaign to reduce the number of liquor stores that are near our schools and I’ll continue to lead efforts to crack down on liquor stores who sell cigarettes and alcohol to minors and fight the drug dealing that occurs at these sites.
