Alcohol Awareness Month
April
Alcohol Awareness Month raises awareness about the risks of alcohol and promotes healthy choices. The objective is to prevent alcohol-related harms and support a culture of safety and wellness across the fleet. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/announcement/april-alcohol-awareness-month
National Take Back Day
April 25
National Take Back Day provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications, while also educating the fleet about the risks of medication misuse. DEA Collection Site Locator
National Prevention Week
May 10-16
National Prevention Week is designated to raise awareness of substance misuse and mental health issues, implement prevention strategies, and showcase the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention programs. https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week/about
Explore the following Prevention Toolkit Campaigns for ready-to-use resources and tools to support command engagement during National Prevention Week.
- Too Much To Lose: Highlights consequences of substance misuse to support mission readiness, awareness, and informed decision-making.
- You Can Quit 2: Provides tools, resources, and support to help with tobacco and nicotine cessation.
- Own Your Limits: Offers interactive tools to help understand how alcohol impacts readiness, health, and finances.
101 Critical Days of Summer (CDoS)
May 22 – September 7
The 101 CDoS safety campaign is a Navy and Marine Corps initiative that promotes awareness of risks associated with off-duty recreation and summertime activities. It begins the Friday before Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day.