OD Free Marin
Reducing the RISK of Drug Overdose In Our County
Care Packages for Transitional-Age Youth
Marin 9 to 25, in partnership with the OD Free Marin Youth Action Team, launched an exciting new initiative this year designed to help transitional-age youth (TAY) in Marin. Practical supplies (and some fun ones too) were gathered and packed into unique care packages and then given away to youth in foster-care as well as to unhoused and precariously housed…
How OD Free Marin Fits into the Bigger Picture
You may already be familiar with OD Free Marin and our work to prevent overdose and expand access to naloxone across Marin County. However, we’re just one part of a larger, interconnected effort focused on community health and prevention, and we want to take a moment to highlight that broader picture. OD Free Marin is a program within Marin County…
Kratom and 7-OH: What You Should Know
Kratom and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) are becoming more common in everyday retail spaces and are often marketed as “natural” or wellness products. Their availability can make them seem safe. However, there are real risks to be aware of. What is Kratom? Kratom comes from the leaves of a tropical tree called Mitragyna speciosa. One of its strongest compounds, 7-OH,…



