About

Choose Not To Use (CNTU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and preventing substance abuse in K-12 children as well as the citizens of Scott County. CNTU is officed out of the Scott County Attorney’s Office and led by County Attorney Ron Hocevar.

Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the resources, education, and support they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives by preventing substance misuse/abuse and creating resilient communities.

Additionally, CNTU is committed to reducing the financial burden substance abuse creates on users, law enforcement, schools, local government agencies, families and the environment in an effort to provide livable, healthy and safe communities for the citizens of Scott County.