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Medicine's Ryan Marino explains concept of "California sober"

Media | April 24, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Ryan Marino

Are there health benefits to going ‘California sober’?

Everyday Health: Ryan Marino, associate professor of emergency medicine and toxicologist, explained what it means to go "California sober." "California sober is considered to be a [nonclinical] form of harm reduction, as the goal is to reduce the risk of having adverse effects related to substance use,” said Marino.

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