The Carlisle County Cooperative Extension Service in conjunction with the Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) has been hosting Truth and Consequences. Substance abuse problems have been identified and are becoming problems in all communities. Some of the problems identified were cigarette smoking, smokeless tobacco, alcohol use, marijuana and other drug uses. In Carlisle County 4.8% of adults drink with 14.5% smoking. Teen birth is 43 out of 1000. 8.8% of our children have no health insurance. The Truth and Consequences event could help our youth make better decisions. This year’s event was held at the Carlisle County Middle school with 8th graders. The students were given a scenario such as drinking alcohol at a party or abusing prescription drugs, they then visited booths that involved the consequences. They also watched a video and listened to speakers who were turning their life around after substance abuse. In order to prepare for this event a community planning committee was organized by our county extension agents to plan for the Truth and Consequences event. The event involved 50 community volunteers, such as the district judge, law enforcement, social workers, nurses, and emergency management services. Held in March, this program targeted fifty-three 8th grade students. Parents attended the 3 hour activity with their student. Even though this was held in the daytime, parents saw it significant enough to take time off from their work. The parents attended an orientation beforehand and went around with their students. The planning committee all agree this program is important enough to have each year.