Choose Not To Use

05/26/2026

Our 19th Annual Tee It Up For The Task Force fundraiser is just 3 MONTHS AWAY, and we'd love to see you there!

Scan the QR code below or follow the link in the comments to register!!

05/14/2026

We were thrilled to once again donate to the Jordan High School's All Night Graduation Party!! Thank you for the shout-out, Jordan ANGP Fundraising Events! 🥰

This is what Choose Not To Use is all about!! Promoting safe, drug-free environments for youth, all while still having PLENTY of FUN!!! 👏

We would like to give a huge shout out to one of our ANGP sponsors, Choose Not To Use!
Thank you so much for your generous support to our graduating Class of 2026!

Choose Not To Use is a non-profit based out of the Scott County Attorney's Office that focuses on educating students about making good choices and the harms and risks of doing drugs. They have funded for the installations of v**e detectors in several Scott County schools, and they also have a scholarship program for graduating seniors.

Choose Not To Use also hosts their golf tournament fundraiser, Tee It Up For The Task Force, annually. This year, it will be held on August 25th at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake.
If you're interested in sponsoring, donating, or golfing, please see their page or website for more details!

Website: http://www.choosenottouse.org/

05/11/2026

Words can open a door or close it.
Small language swaps reduce shame and make it easier for people to ask for help.
Save this for your next staff huddle, or share it with someone who supports others.
💫 mnpra.org

04/30/2026

We are seeking hole sponsors for the 19th Annual Tee It Up For The Task Force Tournament!

Join the fun, join our cause, and sponsor today! 😎

04/15/2026

April is Get the facts. Millions of children live with a parent or caregiver who have Alcohol Use Disorder. Don't wait - Start A Conversation in Your Community.

04/10/2026

Is cannabis really safer than alcohol? 🤔

It’s a question we hear everywhere—and the answer isn’t as simple as many headlines suggest.

In this new article, Every Brain Matters challenges the common belief that cannabis is the “safer” choice. While alcohol is linked to well-known harms like disease, addiction, and thousands of deaths each year, cannabis carries its own serious risks—many of which are often overlooked or misunderstood.

From mental health impacts like psychosis to increased risks of heart attack and stroke, the article highlights how today’s high-potency THC products can affect the brain and body in ways that differ—but are not necessarily safer—than alcohol.

Perhaps most importantly, it challenges the comparison itself. These are two very different substances with different risks, and framing one as “safe” can create a false sense of security—especially for young people and developing brains.

💡 The takeaway? This isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about understanding the full picture.

👉 Read the full article to explore the science, myths, and what families need to know:
https://everybrainmatters.org/2026/04/01/is-cannabis-really-safer-than-alcohol/

04/07/2026

Curious what we've been up to lately? 👀

Check it out! ⬇️📰

All this work WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE without our donors and sponsors. We appreciate you beyond measure!!! 🥰

03/15/2026

We invite you to be part of the 19th Annual Tee It Up For The Task Force by choosing a sponsorship level that aligns with your organization’s goals and commitment to supporting our mission of drug prevention and education! Thank you so much for your support! 🩵

03/12/2026

03/10/2026

Registration is now LIVE!!

Join our cause. 🚫
Join the fun. ⛳️
Register here. 👇