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Prevention Toolkit (PTK)


 
Welcome to the Navy's Substance Prevention and Deterrence 
 Prevention Toolkit (PTK)
This toolkit provides support and educational resources for substance prevention in the Navy. The Navy Substance Prevention and Deterrence – Prevention Force is continuously developing Navy-specific primary prevention tools to support the fleet’s prevention needs. Check back regularly for updates. If you have suggestions for topics or materials, contact our office.
 

Primary Prevention Webinars

Emerging Drugs (Part 1)
September 25, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW

Tobacco Free Living
October 23, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW

Red Ribbon Week Substance Prevention and Awareness
October 30, 2025
Audience: Entire Navy Community 

Holiday Safety and Prevention 
​ November 6, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW

Emerging Drugs (Part 2)
November 13, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW


Observances

Substance Use Prevention Month
October

Substance Use Prevention Month is a time to highlight the positive impact that prevention can have on Sailors, their families, and communities. The goal is to reduce substance use and its related harms by promoting protective factors.
https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/prevention-month


Red Ribbon Week (RRW)
October 23-31

Red Ribbon Week unites communities in promoting prevention and supporting a drug-free lifestyle in honor of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena https://www.dea.gov/redribbon.

Red Ribbon Week Factsheet
Red Ribbon Week Infographic
Red Ribbon Week Rotating Banner
Red Ribbon Week Screensaver


National Take Back Day
October 25, 2025

National Takeback 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 https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.  

National Drug Take Back Day Infographic 
Take Back Day Collection Site Search 
Military Pharmacy Disposal Sites
Drug Disposal Options Infographic


Tobacco Free Living
November

Tobacco-Free Living Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use and promote resources to help Sailors and their families live tobacco-free. The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center offers a comprehensive Tobacco-Free Living Toolkit that includes brochures, fact sheets, the Starter Kit to Quit, posters, and digital media to support quitting and encourage healthy lifestyles.
https://www.med.navy.mil/Navy-and-Marine-Corps-Force-Health-Protection-Command/Population-Health/Health-Promotion-and-Wellness/Tobacco-Free-Living/

YouCanQuit2 Campaign


Great American Smokeout
November 20, 2025


The Great American Smokeout is observed annually on the third Thursday of November and is led by the American Cancer Society. This event challenges individuals to quit tobacco for 24 hours as a first step toward long-term health. The Navy supports this effort by encouraging Sailors and families to use available resources to quit and remain tobacco-free. Even one day without tobacco can improve health, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and strengthen readiness.

Learn more: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html


N173 Newsletter
The September Newsletter is live. View the issue here!


Please check frequently for updates.

 
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