We work to

prevent substance

misuse.

1.3 MILLION total students reached since our inception in 2004.

About Safe & Sober

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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Between downloadable or mailed materials, program participation is easy for any school. Our modular content gives you options - present the program all at once in a large group or as segments in an integrated classroom unit. Each video topic has corresponding discussion guides and activities that align with national curriculum standards.

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

Underage Drinking

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Drug Use

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

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

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

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Drug Use

Our youth are uniquely vulnerable to potent marijuana and the risks associated with current-day substance misuse. Check out this article from Safe and Sober Founder, Kurt Larson.

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