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BENNINGTON â In Bennington County, where 6 percent of students in grades 6-8 use marijuana frequently, Glauke Cooijmans is working to provide youth with education and coping skills.
âI really like the fine line between mental health treatment and prevention. Thatâs what Iâm able to do here at this school,â said Cooijmans, the prevention coordinator at Mount Anthony Union Middle School. âSubstance abuse is strongly related to mental health problems, itâs all intertwined. I think itâs a great opportunity to start addressing these issues at a young age which Iâm able to do here.â