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Safe and Sober is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops and distributes educational content designed to prevent substance misuse.
Access our expert resources designed to prevent substance misuse.
42%
The increase in deaths from opioid overdoses in 2020 during the pandemic. (CDC)
10.1 k
Deaths from drunk driving crashes in 2019, according to NHTSA.
2.3 M
Youth ages 12-17 that reported drinking alcohol in 2019.
17%
The annual percentage of U.S. youth ages 6-17 that experience a mental health disorder.
The Bottom Line
Substance misuse is a problem. Safe and Sober delivers solutions.
Since 2005, our program has reached more than 1 million students around the country.
We have created an extensive resource toolkit for students, parents, and educators. Our topics address substance misuse in all its forms, but also the complex issues that cause it.
SAFE AND SOBER PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Our program helps prevent your students from becoming statistics. Our free resources include:
- Videos, activities and discussion guides
- Virtual or printed student pledge cards
- Program signage downloads
- Online program materials & resources
- Age-appropriate, evidence-based materials
- New videos & content every year
- Incentive prizes for top-performing schools
Get involved with us to help prevent substance misuse in our schools and communities.
Check out our newest resources:
Underage Drinking
TikTok's New Binge Drinking Trend
Binge drinking is all the rage with BORGs, a new alcohol concoction.
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From Opioids to Heroin - Samantha's Story
An all-too-familiar story of prescribed medications leading to deadly addiction.
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Underage Drinking
Prom Night Perils
How can you help teens stay safe on prom night? Keep reading to find out.
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Prescriptions/ Opioids
Fentanyl and its Deadly Dangers
There is an opioid crisis sweeping the nation, and fentanyl is at the center of it.
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Vaping/ Nicotine
Vaping for Stress Relief
Why do teens vape? Mental health plays a big part in their reasoning.
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Vaping/ Nicotine
THE DANGERS OF TEEN VAPING: THIS FREE GUIDE EXPLAINS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A new generation of nicotine addicts have easy access to vaping, and they don't know the risks.
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Underage Drinking
Parents are Letting their Kids Drink Now More than Ever
Learn why parents have been easing up on alcohol rules, and the consequences they don't know they're bringing on.
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Cannabis/ Marijuana
I spy with my little eye… a teen on marijuana?
There are ways to spot marijuana use in teens. Learn about some here.
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