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
 

Winning Command Awards: Requirements and Best Practices
January 8, 2026
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW

National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week: Facts for Prevention
March 19, 2026
Audience: Entire Navy Community
10 AM Central register
5 PM Central register

Observances

Dry January

Created in 2013 by the nonprofit Alcohol Change UK, Dry January is a public health campaign observed globally each January that encourages people to take a break from drinking alcohol for the month. The initiative aims to help individuals reassess their relationship with alcohol, improve overall health, and start the new year with a clear mind and renewed focus on wellness. For Sailors and the fleet community, a month without alcohol also supports mission focus, mental clarity, and overall readiness.
https://www.ownyourlimits.org/for-professionals/observances-and-events/ 

https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/about-niaaa/directors-page/niaaa-directors-blog/kicking-new-year-with-dry-january-here-are-six-tips-success

The Great American Spit-Out (GASpO)
February 19, 2026

The Great American Spit Out encourages tobacco users to give up tobacco for one day, encouraging them to experience the benefits of quitting. The goal is to inspire participants to consider making a lasting commitment to a tobacco-free lifestyle.
https://www.med.navy.mil/Navy-and-Marine-Corps-Force-Health-Protection-Command/Population-Health/Health-Promotion-and-Wellness/Tobacco-Free-Living/Great-American-Spit-Out/

National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)
March 16-22, 2026

NDAFW connects Sailors, their families, and Navy communities with science-based information about substances and alcohol. The aim is to promote informed conversations, dispel myths, and support healthy choices across the fleet.
https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/parents-educators/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week
Fleetwide webinar from Navy Substance Prevention & Deterrence Prevention Force. (registration links above)



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Please check frequently for updates.