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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 hundreds of thousands of 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
Check out our newest resources:
Underage Drinking
Mental Health
WOULD YOU RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY?
Many teens are still struggling with emotional challenges as the world moves on from COVID-19. Our featured guest contributor breaks down some of the warning signs.
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Mental Health
COVID-19 AND THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Middle and high school students have been in the center of a mental health crisis for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic brought the situation into sharp focus.
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Prescriptions / Opioids
OPIOIDS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Opioid prescriptions are often misused. Safety is a top priority.
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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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Mental Health
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO DEPRESSION IN TEENAGERS
Start the conversation about mental health with your teen.
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Impaired Driving
Don't Throw it Away
The decision to drink and drive can impact your future and put lives in danger. Choose to say no.
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Choose to be Safe and Sober
For your family. For your friends. For your future. For you.
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6,048
pledges made by safe and sober students across the country
2020-2021 Stats
Despite the educational challenges of the pandemic, there were nearly 300 active Safe and Sober schools last year, educating a total population of 93,248 students.
These students learned the dangers of underage drinking, impaired driving, illegal substances, opioid and prescription misuse, vaping, and more. Students each have the opportunity to take the Safe and Sober Pledge after they participate in the program.