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.
Observances
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
August 21, 2025
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is a day of coordinated response for fentanyl awareness organizations and affected family members to warn the public about the dangers of fentanyl.
https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/08/20/dea-recognizes-national-fentanyl-prevention-and-awareness-day
The DEA is recognizing the day with extended hours at its museum, featuring The Faces of Fentanyl exhibit, which honors over 5,000 lives lost to the crisis. You can visit the exhibit in person or explore the virtual version on the DEA’s website.
https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness
Fentanyl Awareness Infographic
101 Critical Days of Summer (CDoS)
May 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025
The 101 CDoS safety campaign is the Naval Safety Command’s annual Navy and Marine Corps initiative to increase awareness of potential risks related to off-duty recreational and summertime activities.
https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Off-Duty/101-CDOS/
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
Primary Prevention Webinars
Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program and Red Ribbon Week Suggestions
August 28, 2025
Audience: Entire Navy Community
Responsible Alcohol Use and Awareness
September 4, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW
Substance Misuse Prevention
September 25, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW
Red Ribbon Week Substance Prevention and Awareness
October 30, 2025
Audience: Entire Navy Community
N173 Newsletter
The August Newsletter is live. View the issue here!
Additional Materials
THC Fact Sheet
THC Poster
Hemp Energy Drink Poster
PED Fact Sheet
PED Poster
PED Screensaver
Please check frequently for updates.