A new countywide study is seeking input from young people to better understand their experiences and needs related to substance use, county officials announced. 

The 2026 Santa Cruz County Youth Substance Use Spotlight study is inviting residents ages 13 to 20 to complete a brief, confidential survey, county officials said. 

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