MADD https://madd.org/ Mothers Against Drunk Driving Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:56:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://madd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/madd-browser-tab-triangle.png MADD https://madd.org/ 32 32 From Skepticism to Safety: How Technology Could Help End Impaired Driving  https://madd.org/blogs/from-skepticism-to-safety Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:59:59 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=133240 by Bob Nulman, MADD National Ambassador In 1987, the world lost a bright, engaging 22-year-old young man named Dan Nulman to a drunk and drugged driver, and I lost my son. Danny, a college senior, was a passenger in a car with four friends on Read More

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]]> The Hidden Costs of a DUI/DWI: The Consequences No One Talks About https://madd.org/blogs/the-hidden-costs-of-a-dui-dwi Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:26:23 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=133159 By Steven Benvenisti, Esq., Partner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, PC steven@dsslaw.com www.contractforlife.com When most people think about being charged with a DWI/DUI, they think about fines, court appearances, or perhaps losing their driver’s license for a period of time. Those are certainly consequences, but they are Read More

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]]> Understanding Today’s Cannabis & Medication Misuse Crisis https://madd.org/blogs/understanding-todays-cannabis-medication-misuse-crisis-2 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:02:43 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=133143 Prior to 1990, the THC content in cannabis was around 2-4%. In 2023, in states where there are stores that legally sell cannabis to the public, the THC content ranges from 25-90%. This means that the THC content between cannabis used in 1990 and today Read More

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]]> 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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]]> Law Enforcement Leaders Unveil New Traffic Safety Solutions https://madd.org/blogs/law-enforcement-leaders-unveil-new-traffic-safety-solutions Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:10:08 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=133029 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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