In the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment for Boyd County, the two of the top five needs were: minimizing youth substance abuse and support for substance use addiction prevention/recovery. Boyd County 4-H Adult Council, Boyd County High School, Ashland Independent School and Fairview Independent School partnered to present Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours:

Description: Students will role-play scenarios dealing with various substance abuse-related behaviors. Scenarios will include: possession of prescription drugs, driving under the influence, sniffing, possession of alcohol, drug paraphernalia, and illegal drugs; trafficking, stealing drugs; etc. Depending on the scenario, students will visit appropriate officials and/or agencies to experience the consequences of their behavior.  

Agencies and Officials Involved: District judges, county attorney, Kentucky State Police, city and county law enforcement, coroner, school resource officer, hospital, jailer, court designated worker, Department of Juvenile Justice, board of education, health department, ministers and/or faith based advisors, early intervention/zero tolerance programs, pharmacists, and counseling/treatment providers.