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Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving

You know all too well the emotional ramifications of a drunk driving crash. So do we. That is why MADD launched its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving—a bold program with an ambitious, but attainable, goal: eliminate drunk driving once and for all. The Campaign seeks higher-visibility law enforcement—including sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols; ignition interlock devices for all convicted drunk drivers; advanced vehicle technologies that will prevent drunk driving; and grassroots support. Learn more about the Campaign and take our online pledge in support of our efforts. Learn More

Child Endangerment

A parent or caregiver who drives impaired with a child in the car is unthinkable – MADD believes that DUI Child Endangerment is abuse. Learn about DUI Child Endangerment and how MADD is pushing for tougher child endangerment laws, stricter enforcement, and training and public awareness for everyone involved. Learn More

High-Risk Driver

You may be working with someone that MADD classifies as a high-risk driver—a small segment of the driving population that causes the majority of crashes. Our High-Risk Driver program promotes a balanced approach to deterring this risky behavior—including recovery. Learn about the program that proposes to address the problem with restrictions, restitution and recovery. Learn More

Protecting You/Protecting Me

MADD’s Protecting You/Protecting Me is an innovative curriculum for students in grades 1–5 that teaches children about their growing brain and how alcohol can affect its development. Name by SAMSHA as a model program, Protecting You/Protecting Me an engaging, informative series of 40 science- and health-based lessons that reach children before they’ve fully formed their attitudes about alcohol use. Learn more


Victim Services

If you are working with someone who is grappling with the emotional ramifications of a drunk driving crash, MADD can help. We have a wealth of information and resources available to help you in understanding the unique grief reactions experienced by drunk driving victims/survivors. We also offer free victim services that can serve as a complement to your work. Learn more


Why 21?

Visit Why21.org to learn more about the 21 Minimum Drinking Age law and how it saves lives. Find out how alcohol affects the teen brain, the realities of underage drinking, common myths about and a history of the drinking age law. Learn more