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Drug prevention program debunking myths of vaping and drugs for Rochester high schoolers
Rochester Public Schools hosted the non-profit Know The Truth starting November 13th to teach its high schoolers about the detrimental effects of substance abuse.
Brainerd lakes area families about to know the truth about substance use
A grant designed to support youth substance use prevention efforts is being used to bring the Minnesota Prevention & Recovery Alliance’s Know the Truth Prevention Program to Brainerd area schools.
Providing hope: National grant brings addiction prevention programs to Brainerd Lakes schools
Advocates say this level of substance use prevention support is needed by young people in Greater Minnesota. While teens in rural communities struggle with the impact of substance use in levels similar to those in...
Ramsey County partnership expands reach of Drug Take Back Day
It’s national Drug Take Back Day: A biannual opportunity to drop off unneeded medications — and this year at the Cub Foods in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, syringes too — keeping them from contaminating the...
Drug Takeback Day provides a place to safely dispose of unwanted medication, syringes
Ramsey County residents with unwanted or expired medications in need of disposal will find a safe place to do just that at an event held by the Opioid Prevention and Unified Services Coalition.
Crow Wing County BLADE Coalition brings Know the Truth program to area schools
The Crow Wing County Brainerd Lakes Area Drug Education Coalition was recently awarded a Drug-Free Communities grant from the federal government.
Know the Truth Updates their Curriculum
We’re bringing our schools a new curriculum addressing the dangers of vaping, more personal stories and a revised presentation to grab Gen Z’s attention.
BLADE hosts ‘Know the Truth’ Webinar on Substance Abuse, Mental Mealth
The Brainerd Lakes Area Drug Education coalition partnered with Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s Know the Truth substance abuse prevention program to host the recent webinar “A Night to Know the Truth.”
71% of youth believe substance use has increased during COVID-19
Quad Community Press publishes article about the school year and how KTT is adapting its curriculum for the 2020-21 academic year.
Communities that KARE: ‘Know the Truth’ aims to prevent youth addiction
Know the Truth’s presentation at Cretin-Durham Hall is featured on Kare 11’s “Communities that KARE” segment.
Know the Truth visits Apple Valley High
Sun This Week newspaper covers Micah Meline and Isabelle Vogel’s presentations at Apple Valley High.
Know the Truth talks to Eastview High School about substance use
Micah Meline and Rey Khammavongsa share their stories of addiction and recovery to the students at Eastview High School. Article from The Sun This Week.
Students Encouraged to ‘Know the Truth’ about drugs
Know the Truth presenters share honest stories about the realities about substance use to students at Dassel-Cokato High School. Story written by Dassel-Cokato Enterprise Dispatch.
Know the Truth substance use prevention program returns to Wayzata High
Sun Sailor newspaper covers Isabelle Vogel’s story at the Know the Truth presentation at Wayzata High School.
‘Know the Truth’ presentation educates local students
The County News Review speaks to educators and administrators from Cambridge-Isanti High School, about the importance of having Know the Truth in their classrooms.
‘Know the Truth’ about drug use
Quad Community Press covers Micah Meline sharing his story of addiction to the students at Centennial High School.
In Eden Prairie, revamping teen tobacco education for a vaping ‘epidemic’
Know the Truth explains the importance of vaping prevention efforts to high school students, and the challenges organizations are facing to grab Generation Z’s attention with these messages.
‘How did I get here? I just started back behind the school bleachers’
White Bear Press visits Know the Truth presentation at Mahtomedi High School.
Know the Truth Addresses the Vaping Epidemic
KARE 11 speaks to Know the Truth’s Sadie Holland about the youth vaping epidemic and what tips she has to quit.
A visit from Know the Truth to Apple Valley High School
Sun Sailor newspaper visits Know the Truth at Apple Valley High School to observe our drug prevention presentations.
Know the Truth presenters speak to BSM students
Sun Sailor newspaper writes on Know the Truth’s school presentation at Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
“Know the Truth” About Substance Use
KDAL announces a Know the Truth parent event at Cherry School.
Know the Truth Visits Eastview High School
Sun Sailor newspaper visits Know the Truth at Eastview High School.
Forum Shines spotlight on area drug trends
The Free Press visits A Night to Know the Truth Event in Mankato.
Substance Use Prevention Program Updated to Highlight the Dangers of Vaping
Sun Sailor newspaper spoke to Know the Truth’s Sadie Holland and Tracee Anderson to discuss their updated prevention presentation curriculum to address the dangers of vaping.
Know the Truth Live with FOX 9
FOX 9 stopped by Know the Truth’s booth at the state fair to speak about the rising trends in teen vaping and to help parents recognize the signs that their teen might be using e-cigarettes.
Vape Health Warnings: What are schools doing to address them?
Kare 11 spoke with Know the Truth™ Prevention Program on the concerns shared by parents and schools on youth vaping trends.