Watch this underage drinking PSA - it may help you to think twice, and save your life

WHY 21?   Launch of New Web Site Dedicated to 21 Law  (click on links)

In an effort to publicize the research supporting MADD’s stance in the national debate on the 21 Minimum Drinking Age, MADD has launched the new Web site “Why 21?” at www.why21.org. The site provides all the facts, statistics and studies that support the law, its effectiveness and the undeniable truth that it saves lives. The site also offers information on how alcohol affects the teen brain, the realities of underage drinking, facts to common myths and a history of the drinking age law. There are also resources and tips for parents, educators and communities on preventing underage drinking.

As the debate over the law continues to take place on the national level and in communities across the country, use www.why21.org science and research to help educate those who may not understand why the law is so important.

MADD's Youth Program for underage drinking offenses
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To get a registration form for court ordered class for Minor In Possession offense please download the attached PDF document

MADD Central Texas now offers state-certified
Alcohol Education Courses for Minor In Possession
Classes are six hours, split into two 3-hour sessions.  You must attend both sessions consecutively to get credit.
Class fee is $50, due before the first session begins. Cash or Money order only.

Dates & Times:
Sept 15th and 17th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Oct 6th and 8th (or 13th & 15th) 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Nov 10th and 11th 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Dec 8th and 10th 6:00 - 9:00 pm

You  must pre-register! Classes are first-come, first-serve.
Contact Jill Johnstone at (512) 445-4976 or jill.johnstone@madd.org  to have your name put on the roster.
Please print registration forms (go to PDF link shown above), complete and bring with you to the first class. If you do not have completed registration forms, you will not be admitted into the class, and will have to re-register and pay for a later class.
If you are under the age of 16, you must have a parent or guardian sign your registration forms and authorize your attendance in class.
 

THINK About It  

MADD and Nationwide’s new program  for high school students,THINK encourages students to think about the choices they make about alcohol and other drugs and to pledge to party safe and sober throughout the entire school year.  Alcohol is available all year long. Alcohol-free messages should be too.

THINK goes beyond delivering alcohol-free programs just during one or two times a year. The new initiative has a strong focus on the heavier party seasons of homecoming and prom, but it will also address other important times of the year including Friday night football games, holidays, spring break, graduation and summer vacation. 

for more information about the program go to www.madd.org/under21

If you are a high school student and would like to be actively involved in addressing policy and enforcement efforts to prevent underage drinking, then Youth In Action is for you!  Check it out at www.youthinaction.org. If you're interested in starting Youth In Action in your area, please call the State Office at (800) 777-6233 for information about grant money that may be available for your area in Fall 2007. The application deadline has been extended.

Protecting You/Protecting Me (PYPM) is an alcohol use prevention curriculum for students in grades 1-5.  It has been designated a Model Program by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP).  To find out how to get PYPM in your school, go to www.pypm.org.

MADD has teamed up with Outside the Classroom to bring high school students and college students an online prevention curriculum.  For more information, click on www.outsidetheclassroom.org.