Welcome to the Navy's Drug and Alcohol Deterrence
Prevention Toolkit (PTK)
This page is the location for support and educational resources on drug and alcohol prevention in the Navy. The Drug and Alcohol Deterrence - Prevention Force is continuously creating Navy specific primary prevention tools. Please continue to check for updates and if you have any recommendations for topics or materials, please contact our office.
DEA National Prescription Take Back
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back campaign is a commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. National Prescription Drug Take Back is on 27 April 2024 and 26 October 2024.
For Sailors, this observation is a good reminder to organize your medicine cabinet and properly dispose of expired medications, both for your own well-being, and for the safety of family members. Visit the below sites on how to properly dispose of prescription drugs and prevent medication misuse.
Community Disposal Options
Take Back Day (dea.gov)
Drug Take Back Program | Health.mil
At-Home Disposal
Drug Disposal Options – Do you have medicine you want to get rid of? (fda.gov)
US Navy Prescription for Discharge Proper Prescription Drug Use PSA (youtube.com)
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month which raises awareness about alcohol, alcohol-related harms, and the importance of alcohol policy safeguards. Visit the below sites for more information on alcohol awareness.
Navy Alcohol Misuse Prevention and Awareness Course
Online virtual course that restates the navy’s alcohol policy, addresses the impact of alcohol on the Navy and individual, outlines the guidelines for drinking responsibly, and clarifies adverse effects of misuse.
Military Health System Alcohol Awareness Month Poster
Please check frequently for updates.