Updated: May 24, 2012
Alcohol-impaired driving collisions are very common in the U.S. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 11,773 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in 2008. Thousands of those victims were teens.How can you help combat instances of drunk driving among your peers? There are several influential alcohol prevention programs for teens like Every 15 Minutes, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Friends Drive Sober.
These programs offer real-life statistics about impaired driving, along with guidance on how to deal with peer pressure and underage drinking. For example, Every 15 Minutes challenges teens to consider their responsibilities on the road and with other people's lives in a school-based demonstration by students, high school staff, parents and local emergency services and police.
Understand the consequences of driving under the influence and how you can help prevent your friends from becoming another drunk driving statistic.
Guide: Drunk Driving Prevention Programs
Learn more about programs dedicated to education teens about driving under the influence.
Video: Scared Sober
A Maryland program is giving teens a first-hand look at the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Video: DWI Simulator
See what it's like to drive drunk, without breaking the law. It could save your life.
Every 15 Minutes
This powerful program challenges students to think about driving under the influence, texting while driving and the responsibility of making mature decisions when they are in a vehicle.
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