Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2019) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is reminding everyone to take the high road this 4/20 and never drive under the influence of cannabis or any other mind-altering substance. “Driving under the influence of any drug, including cannabis and alcohol, all too often has tragic consequences. Combining both cannabis and… Continue reading Ahead of 4/20, MADD Reminds Everyone of the Dangers of Impaired Driving
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Drunk Driving is a Violent Crime
Drunk Driving is a Violent Crime My daughter didn’t die in an accident. She was killed by a 17-year-old who made a decision to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana before getting in the driver’s seat of her car. For years, I have made this distinction. Drunk driving is a crime that kills nearly 11,000 people… Continue reading Drunk Driving is a Violent Crime
MADD Elects Drunk & Drugged Driving Victim as New National President
IRVING, TX — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announces its new National President, Helen Witty, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Witty joined MADD in 2000 after her 16-year-old daughter, Helen Marie, was killed by a drunk and drugged driver while rollerblading on a designated bike path near the family’s home in Miami on a clear June… Continue reading MADD Elects Drunk & Drugged Driving Victim as New National President
“Affluenza teen” released from jail
MADD supporters rally again Ethan Couch was released from jail April 2, amidst strong reaction from across the nation. Couch, dubbed the “affluenza teen” after his lawyers used his life of privilege as a defense, served a mere two years for killing four people and injuring eleven others while driving drunk. Upon his release, MADD… Continue reading “Affluenza teen” released from jail
MADD’s statement in response to Ethan Couch, the “affluenza teen’s” release from jail
Two years in jail for four people killed is a grave injustice to the victims and their families who have been dealt life sentences because of one person’s devastating decision to drink and drive. The 720 days Ethan Couch served for his crimes shows that drunk driving homicides still aren’t treated as the violent crimes… Continue reading MADD’s statement in response to Ethan Couch, the “affluenza teen’s” release from jail
Danger Oncoming: Blackout Wednesday day of increased drunk driving
The turkey is brining. The bread is baking. And, across the country, families are gathering to celebrate a time of gratitude and togetherness. But the next few hours may spread more devastation than you realize. It’s Blackout Wednesday, a day known for an increase in alcohol sales and a spike in people heading out to… Continue reading Danger Oncoming: Blackout Wednesday day of increased drunk driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Wish Is for Everyone to Get #HomeforHolidays
MADD launches 2017 “Tie One On for Safety” red ribbon holiday campaign with a 50-hour Facebook fundraiser, “Raise Against Time,” Nov. 7-8 Dallas – Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and National Presenting Partner Nationwide are kick starting the 2017 Tie One On for Safety® red ribbon holiday campaign with a 50-hour Facebook fundraiser Nov. 7… Continue reading Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Wish Is for Everyone to Get #HomeforHolidays
Teen Influencers in California
On Saturday, September 16th, more than 150 youth and parents came together at Orange Coast College for MADD Southern California’s first Annual Teen Influencer Summit. What is the Teen Influencer Summit? With the support of Hyundai, students across five counties joined their peers to engage in discussions on topics ranging from marijuana in the media to… Continue reading Teen Influencers in California
MADD President’s request to teens: #ProtectUrFuture
My son, Dustin had a lot going for him. Like a lot of young people today, his future was just as bright; just as hopeful as any other high school student his age. But all that promise disappeared in a flash one evening when he got into the car with an underage drugged and drunk… Continue reading MADD President’s request to teens: #ProtectUrFuture
More than a third of teens mistakenly believe they drive better under the influence of marijuana.
(Liberty Mutual/SADD poll of 1,708 teens in the 11th and 12th grades. Margin of error is +/- 2.16 percentage points.) Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY.