The media featured the program with articles on the alcohol stings and the school programs. The program was supported by the passage of the state's zero tolerance law in November 1994. The program continues as a vital part of the community's programs. Parenting classes are ongoing. A 24-hour relay fundraiser helps support the program and provides small scholarships for students who want to attend statewide seminars on substance abuse.
Any Illegal Substance Is Silly to expand activities to drugs and violence.
The judge in the county was awarded national recognition by the National Coalition Against Drunk Driving for his work with this program, law enforcement and the judicial system. Youth alcohol use has decreased by almost 20 percent, measured by the decrease of alcohol-related motor vehicle injuries and fatalities . Alcohol-related crashes have decreased by 50 percent. The 1995 graduation season had NO youth alcohol violations at parties and NO youth alcohol-related fatalities. The 50 percent illegal buys at some establishments dropped to almost zero.