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KENTUCKY

IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT SAYING NO.
IT'S ABOUT MAKING LIFE BETTER WITHOUT IT.

It's about successfully connecting with teens and young adults to help them stay off the path of drug abuse.

It's about helping them find something to say 'yes' to.

The Better Without It campaign empowers Kentucky teens and young adults to become their best selves.

IN THE NEWS

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The News Democrat
Feb 11, 2026
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Feb. 6 that the Kentucky Opioid Abatement...

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The Interior Journal
Feb 11, 2026
Kentucky's Attorney General is requesting $3.6 million from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission for...

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Kentucky New Era| Eastern Kentucky
Feb 10, 2026
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory...

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WPSD Local 6 | Louisville
Feb 9, 2026
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory...

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ARTICLES

Attorney General Coleman teams up with UK Athletics, Kentucky colleges for youth-centered drug prevention

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'Better Without It':
Universities launch drug prevention initiative

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Coleman, college coaches team up for ‘Better Without It’ drug campaign

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Kentucky college athletes partner for drug-prevention campaign

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ABOUT BETTER WITHOUT IT

BETTER WITHOUT IT® KENTUCKY YOUTUBE

Getting stuff done, achieving goals, managing life’s complications –- your mental health matters and your brain’s got lots to do without the complications and distractions of substances.

A strong, well-nourished body lifts you up and supports you through even the busiest days. Substances just stress your body’s defenses and derail your energy, and who needs that?!

Find the people who share your interests, appreciate the real you, and cheer you on as you work toward your goals!

Life is all about choices—not just the big ones, but also the everyday decisions that shape your future self. Make choices that set you up for success—live Better Without It.

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ABOUT BETTER WITHOUT IT

Every day you're surrounded by messages telling you that life is better when you try this product - this activity - this drink - this drug.

Being your best self is knowing when you're #BetterWithoutIt. 

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