MADD https://madd.org/ Mothers Against Drunk Driving Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:58:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://madd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/madd-browser-tab-triangle.png MADD https://madd.org/ 32 32 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/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/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/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/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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]]> DWI vs. DUI: What’s the Difference? https://madd.org/dwi-vs-dui-whats-the-difference/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:06:52 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131741 Driving under the influence, whether called DUI or DWI, puts lives at risk every day. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Understanding the difference between DWI and DUI charges can help drivers make safer, more informed choices. This guide breaks Read More

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]]> Supporting Law Enforcement and Survivors: Danny Zempel’s Volunteer Impact in MADD Iowa https://madd.org/supporting-law-enforcement-and-survivors-danny-zempels-volunteer-impact-in-madd-iowa/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:47:47 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131723 A former first responder uses her lived experience to support victims, empower law enforcement, and advance MADD’s mission to end impaired driving. When Danelle “Danny” Zempel was struck by a drunk driver while serving with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, her life changed irreversibly. The Read More

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]]> CBD vs THC: Impairment Differences https://madd.org/cbd-vs-thc-impairment-differences-madd/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:51:42 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131713 CBD and THC are often discussed together, but they do not affect the brain in the same way. Understanding CBD vs THC is important, especially when it comes to impairment and driving safety. This guide explains how each compound affects the body, their legal status, Read More

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]]> How Student Athletes Influence Mental Health and Safe Driving on Campus  https://madd.org/how-student-athletes-influence-mental-health-and-safe-driving-on-campus/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:01:57 +0000 https://madd.org/?p=131680 By: Riley Guldberg Student Athletes and Campus Influence  College student athletes are among the most visible members of campus communities. They balance academic responsibilities, athletic performance, and public expectations while representing their institutions both on and off the field. This visibility creates opportunity, but it also creates Read More

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