MADD https://madd.org/ Mothers Against Drunk Driving Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://madd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/madd-browser-tab-triangle.png MADD https://madd.org/ 32 32 What Teens Really Face: Peer Pressure, Social Norms & Hidden Risks https://madd.org/blogs/what-teens-really-face-peer-pressure-social-risks/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:47:56 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=132675 Many teens choose to drink because they assume everyone else is doing it and that it’s an acceptable thing to do. However, studies show that 67% of teens are NOT drinking alcohol. You can’t completely protect your child from peer pressure, but by teaching your Read More

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]]> Designated Drivers: Why They Matter and How to Plan Ahead https://madd.org/blogs/designated-driver-why-they-matter-how-to-plan Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:19:33 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=132453 People skip the designated driver plan for a variety of reasons: maybe you don’t want to leave your car overnight, are trying to avoid the cost or wait of a rideshare, or maybe you simply don’t feel impaired. Because alcohol affects the same judgment you Read More

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]]> Can You Get a DUI on a Horse? All the Ways You Can Get a DUI https://madd.org/blogs/can-you-get-a-dui-on-a-horse/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:23:22 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=132354 You probably know you can get a DUI in a car. But what about on a horse? A golf cart? A lawn mower? While it might seem absurd, you can actually get one depending on where you reside. From four wheels to four legs and Read More

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]]> How to Talk to Your Teen About Alcohol and Cannabis Use https://madd.org/blogs/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-alcohol-substance-abuse-prevention/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:07 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=132026 How to Talk to Your Teen About Alcohol and Cannabis Use Being a parent is intensely rewarding, but also deeply challenging. Despite a common misconception that as children enter high school their friends become all-important and parental influence weakens. 74% of teens say their parents Read More

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]]> End Impaired Driving: Law Enforcement Leaders Unveil New Traffic Safety Solutions https://madd.org/law-enforcement-leaders-unveil-new-traffic-safety-solutions/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:49:16 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131995 Author:  Scott Silverii, Ph.D. | National Law Enforcement Initiative Manager, MADD From November 17–19, 2025, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) convened the National Law Enforcement Leadership Summit on Impaired Driving in Hurst, Texas. This landmark event brought together 80 traffic safety leaders from 38 jurisdictions—spanning Read More

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]]> States Where Weed Is Legal: Laws By State | MADD https://madd.org/blogs/states-where-weed-is-legal/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:48:24 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131989 Marijuana (weed) is legal in several states across the United States, but the rules vary widely depending on where you live. As of spring 2026, 24 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized weed for adult recreational use, while 40 states allow it for medical purposes. Read More

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]]> Parenting Styles That Keep Teens Safe https://madd.org/blogs/parenting-style-teens-safe/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:33:09 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131986 Parents rely on certain strategies for raising their children, especially when it comes to safety. Do any of these parenting styles seem familiar to you? The Power of Parents High School Handbook describes four common parenting approaches: authoritarian, overprotective, permissive, and positive. Think of these Read More

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]]> What I Saw at InCabin USA Gave Me Hope https://madd.org/blogs/what-i-saw-at-incabin-usa-gave-me-hope/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:56:27 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=132032 By Sheila Lockwood, National Ambassador and Road Safety Advocate, Mothers Against Drunk Driving On June 10, 2018, a drunk driver made a choice that stole my son Austin’s future. Eight years later – on the day Austin died – I stood in a room full Read More

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]]> Parents Matter: How to Influence Your Teen’s Choices https://madd.org/blogs/parents-matter-more-than-teens-think/ Mon, 18 May 2026 17:18:41 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131895 As a teen learns more about themselves and the world around them, they can often feel alone. While teens strive for independence, it’s a parent’s job to be there to guide and support them as they discover the challenges of life. It’s important to honor Read More

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]]> Meet Amie DiGiampaolo: A Survivor Committed to Driving Change https://madd.org/madd-drunk-driving-survivor-amie-digiampaolo/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:04:41 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131819 After a near-fatal crash at 21, Amie DiGiampaolo has spent more than two decades volunteering, advocating, and building community to end impaired driving. [Boston, Massachusetts] Amie DiGiampaolo’s journey with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) began long before she ever imagined herself as a volunteer, advocate, Read More

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