Welcome to the Navy's Substance Prevention and Deterrence
Toolkit (PTK)
This page is the location for support and educational resources on drug and alcohol prevention in the Navy. The Navy Substance Prevention and Deterrence - Prevention Force is continuously creating Navy specific primary prevention tools. Please continue to check for updates and if you have any recommendations for topics or materials, please contact our office.
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/
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/national-fentanyl-prevention-and-awareness-day
Primary Prevention Webinar:
Label Reading and Supplement Safety
June 26, 2025
Audience: Entire Navy Community
Email n17_primaryprev.fct@us.navy.mil to register.
Vaping
July 17, 2025
Audience: DAPA, ADCO, UPC, and IPPW
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
N173 Newsletter
The May Newsletter is live. View the issue here!
Please check frequently for updates.