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
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
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
Observances
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
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.
Take Back Day Collection Site Search
Military Pharmacy Disposal Sites
Drug Disposal Options Infographic
N173 Newsletter
The September 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
Fentanyl Awareness Infographic
Please check frequently for updates.