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prevent substance

misuse.

1.3 MILLION total students reached since our inception in 2004.

About Safe & Sober

Providing an Innovative Way to Combat Substance Misuse


Safe and Sober is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Springfield, Missouri. Through engaging and educational content, we encourage dialogue and preventative action between youth, educators, and parents.

We offer free prevention-focused videos and curriculum through our program that is used by schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations in most states across the country.

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The Safe & Sober Program is Free to You


The free Safe & Sober Program features:

  • Videos, activities, and discussion guides
  • Downloadable or mailed program kits
  • Signage, stickers, and promotional materials
  • Student pledge cards (virtual or printable)
  • Modular, evidence-based educational content
  • Supplemental videos throughout the year
  • Prize incentives for top-performing programs

"I strongly recommend the Safe & Sober program for all schools as an excellent substance abuse prevention tool."

"It's super easy to navigate online and prep is very minimal as they provide all necessary materials, including discussion questions, guided notes, and activities

— Counselor, Lexington Middle School

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Mental Health

The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use

Mental health disorders and substance use have repeatedly been found to be connected, with each making the other more likely. Why are they connected and how can you help?

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Underage Drinking

Alcohol and Altitude: The Risks of Drinking on Planes

New research suggests that there may be negative side effects of drinking on a plane.

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Cannabis/ Marijuana

Is Marijuana Harmful?

Many teens associate using marijuana with little risk. However, teenage brains are not fully developed, causing marijuana use to have an even higher risk for teens than adults.

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Talking to Your Child about Impaired Driving

Have regular conversations with your child about the dangers of impaired driving.

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Substance Use in School: How Do You Respond?

As the school year approaches, educators may want to make at least one important addition to their supplies list: Safe and Sober.

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Underage Drinking

Reasons Behind Underage Drinking

Underage drinking poses a serious danger, which begs the question: Why do teens drink?

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Drug Use

12.13.23 News Release from the NIDA

Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023… yet overdose death rates among teens have risen in recent years.

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Impaired Driving

Safe and Sober Parents: National Teen Driver Safety Week

This week - and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

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Drug Use

Substance Misuse Prevention Month

During October, we celebrate all the possibilities that prevention brings! Together, we’re partners in prevention.

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