Books, swag, and gear
for the people doing the work.

The Coalition Operating System: A Field Guide for Coalition Leaders

by Dave Closson

The playbook coalition leaders wish they had on day one. A field guide, not a theory book: the COS Model™ gives you a six-phase loop you can actually run, with your partners, on your timeline, without a consultant in the room. Twelve chapters, worksheets, scripts, one-page scoreboards, and real coalition stories, including the ones that fell apart.

Expected release: end of 2026.

Joy Journal: A 90-Day Path to Everyday Joy & Mindful Growth

Find joy in just two minutes a day, with morning intentions, evening reflections, and simple check-ins that stick. Joy Journal is a guided, 90-day journey that helps you notice the bright moments hiding in plain sight. With one quick prompt each morning and one reflection each evening, you'll build a daily habit of gratitude, mindfulness, and self-compassion, without adding another task to your to-do list.

Collaborative Leadership in Substance Misuse Prevention: A Facilitative Approach

A comprehensive and practical guide for substance misuse prevention professionals who want to enhance their leadership skills and adopt a facilitative approach in their work. The book offers a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and real-world examples that can help leaders create effective partnerships and alliances, build trust, promote inclusivity, and foster open communication. An invaluable resource for anyone working in the field, whether new to it or a seasoned professional.

Motivational Interviewing for Campus Police

Decorated US Army Veteran and former University Police Officer David Closson takes us into the world of evidence-based motivational interviewing. Closson presents a whole new understanding of campus policing and addressing students' substance misuse. At its core, this book shows how to use motivational interviewing in day-to-day interactions with students to create lasting change in drinking and drug use.

Leading Campus Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Grounded Approaches for Student Impact

by David S. Anderson and Thomas Hall, with Dave Closson (Contributing Author)

This book provides higher education leaders with the tools to develop, revamp, revitalize, and review campus drug and alcohol prevention strategies. An essential resource for campus personnel at all levels, it offers a practical approach for guiding prevention initiatives, featuring insights from numerous practitioners, researchers, and national professionals who have worked on or with college and university campuses.

Leadership in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention: Insights from Long-Term Advocates

by David S. Anderson, with Dave Closson (Contributing Author)

This book blends the wisdom of numerous long-term professionals addressing drug and alcohol issues with helpful strategies and current science. Organized around the Pyramid of Success that emphasizes Competence, Confidence, and Commitment, it offers practical and grounded approaches for better addressing substance abuse issues, with insights from 50 contributors featuring professional perspectives from practitioners with decades of experience.

Health and Safety Communication: A Practical Guide Forward

by David S. Anderson and Richard E. Miller, with Dave Closson (Contributing Author)

An easy introduction to the principles and practice of health and safety communications, providing all you need to know to design and implement communications efforts on a wide range of health and safety topics and issues. Whether you're a student grappling with a health communications course or a professional wishing to communicate health and safety messages effectively to a range of audiences, this book blends sound foundations with practical strategies.

The Intentional Life: Crafting Your Legacy, One Day at a Time

by David S. Anderson, with Dave Closson (Contributing Author)

What legacy do you want to leave? The Intentional Life blends theories of positive psychology with individual testimonials from a diverse selection of contributors to help readers discover their personal answers to this important question. Consisting of 365 letters organized around seven “Life Health Principles” – Optimism, Values, Self-Care, Relationships, Community, Nature, and Service – this book shares the wisdom and experiences of a wide range of individuals alongside reflection questions and vision worksheets. Whether you are finishing high school, attending college, starting a career, or engaged in other pursuits, this book will serve as an essential foundation for moving forward with a rich and fulfilling life. And doing so, one day at a time.

Prevention is Better Together T-Shirt

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all. On the surface, it might look like an ordinary shirt, but below the surface lies the power to change the world: a Prevention Leader. 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester), pre-shrunk, side-seamed, with shoulder-to-shoulder taping.

Checkout is hosted on our founder's website at DaveClosson.com.

Prevention is Better Together | Women's V-Neck T-Shirt

Soft, lightweight, and flattering, with just the right amount of stretch. On the surface, it might look like an ordinary shirt, but below the surface lies the power to change the world: a Prevention Leader. 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester), pre-shrunk, side-seamed, with shoulder-to-shoulder taping.

Checkout is hosted on our founder's website at DaveClosson.com.

Travel Mug with a Handle

Sip in style and comfort with an elevated travel mug. Its sleek, durable design fits most car cup holders and has a spill-proof plastic lid, keeping your beverage safe and at just the right temperature on your commute or your next adventure. 25 oz stainless steel, lead and BPA-free, hand-wash only.

Checkout is hosted on our founder's website at DaveClosson.com.

Stainless Steel Water Bottle with a Straw Lid

Stay hydrated all day with this 32 oz water bottle. Ideal for workouts or busy days, with a wide-mouth foldable straw for spill-free sipping and a rotating handle for easy carrying. Double-walled stainless steel with vacuum insulation, glossy finish, and an anti-slip patch. Hand-wash only.

Checkout is hosted on our founder's website at DaveClosson.com.