As a substance abuse prevention program that works with our communities to educate on the risks of substance abuse, collaboration and building awareness are integrated into the fabric of our program. It is our most recent venture into the realm of collaboration that got me thinking about those threads of fabric, and our willingness as staff to let these threads move and strengthen us. Since our beginning in 2006 Know the Truth has roughly conducted more than 5,500 presentatio

Growing up I had a great childhood. I was active in sports, involved in student council, was a class officer and an honors student. I had my life all together and had big dreams and goals for my future. I went on to college after high school and that’s where my life took a whole different route. I got into an unhealthy relationship and was introduced to oxycontin. I started skipping class and by my 2nd year I had dropped out because of my addiction. All my previous goals and

Going into classrooms everyday as part of my presentation I always ask the students “How many of you have younger brothers and sisters?”. A number of them will raise their hands. I am struck with the reality of how these students are the future influence on the even younger generations to come. In that moment, each day, I am forced to reflect. I find myself wishing I would have been more of a positive influence to my younger brother. I realize I’m partially responsible for le

Greetings! We are so excited to begin this adventure. First a little background. Know the Truth is a Substance Abuse Prevention Program that has been serving Minnesota since 2006. We are affiliated with Mn Adult & Teen Challenge, a short-term, long-term, in-patient and out-patient Treatment and Recovery Program. Last year alone, KTT worked with over 150 schools and community organizations and spoke to more than 50,000 students. Our program utilizes a peer-to-peer format and w