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MADD's "Power of Parents Handbook" Helps Parents In the Fight Against Underage Drinking and Impaired Driving

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Power of Parents Handbook developed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Robert Turrisi, Ph.D., Professor of Biobehavioral Health and Prevention Research Center at Penn State, is helping to equip parents, guardians, and caring adults to have lifesaving conversations with the youth in their lives.

Key Points: 
  • "My collaborative effort with MADD on the Power of Parents is easily the most significant highlight of my career.
  • Being able to make a difference in the lives of so many families is such a great privilege and honor.
  • In addition, numerous studies show that kids say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking.
  • Parents can download free Power of Parents handbooks for parents of middle school and high school students at http://www.madd.org/powerofparents .

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Launches The MADD Network to Address Surge in Impaired Driving Fatalities

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is officially launching The MADD Network, a first-of-its-kind campaign that aims to unite diverse, powerhouse MADD supporters who share one vital mission- eliminating impaired driving, one of the most persistent threats to public safety on our nation's roads.

Key Points: 
  • Rising rates of impaired driving across the country underscore the critical need for The MADD Network.
  • The invitation to potential allies is clear: Join the MADD Network and be part of a passionate community that wants to end impaired driving.
  • MADD welcomes organizations and individuals to join The MADD Network and help create a collective community impact by fighting impaired driving.
  • Together, the strength of the MADD Network will move to decrease impaired driving injuries and fatalities by 20% by 2026.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Unveils MADD Sports™ During Pac-12 Tournament

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is proud to announce the launch of MADD Sports, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to leveraging the power of sports to raise awareness, inspire change, and eliminate impaired driving.

Key Points: 
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving Launches MADD Sports Initiative to Tackle Impaired Driving Through the Power of Athletes.
  • IRVING, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is proud to announce the launch of MADD Sports, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to leveraging the power of sports to raise awareness, inspire change, and eliminate impaired driving.
  • "The Pac-12 tournament and partnership with the University of Arizona's Women's Basketball team is the perfect way to start the MADD Sports program," said MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart.
  • "The Pac-12 tournament and partnership with the University of Arizona's Women's Basketball team is the perfect way to start the MADD Sports program," said MADD CEO Stacey D. Stewart.

SAMHSA Awards ICF New Work Totaling $24 Million

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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RESTON, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) expanded its longstanding partnership with ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider (NASDAQ:ICFI), with five new subcontracts to support mental health programs, including evaluation and communications support for the agency's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The agreements have a combined value of $24 million.

Key Points: 
  • "These new agreements expand our longstanding partnership with SAMHSA to help the agency better evaluate the impact of and raise awareness for mental health programs that change and save lives.
  • We are proud to be a trusted partner to SAMHSA in helping advance their critical public health mission."
  • For three of the five service agreements, ICF will deliver a variety of behavioral health and technology-based support services, totaling $16.1 million.
  • For two of the five service agreements, ICF will support SAMHSA's substance misuse and mental health programs, totaling $8 million.

NIAAA: The Truth About Holiday Spirits

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Continued drinking causes the slurred speech and loss of balance that is typically associated with being drunk.

Key Points: 
  • Continued drinking causes the slurred speech and loss of balance that is typically associated with being drunk.
  • The truth is that alcohol continues to affect the brain and body long after the last drink has been finished.
  • Of course, we don't intend to harm anyone when we celebrate during the holiday season.
  • Here are some tips to keep in mind if you host a holiday gathering:
    Offer a variety of alcohol-free drinks—water, juices, sparkling sodas.

NIAAA: The Truth About Holiday Spirits

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Continued drinking causes the slurred speech and loss of balance that is typically associated with being drunk.

Key Points: 
  • Continued drinking causes the slurred speech and loss of balance that is typically associated with being drunk.
  • The truth is that alcohol continues to affect the brain and body long after the last drink has been finished.
  • Of course, we don't intend to harm anyone when we celebrate during the holiday season.
  • Here are some tips to keep in mind if you host a holiday gathering:
    Offer a variety of alcohol-free drinks—water, juices, sparkling sodas.

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with Flint Hills Beverage of Kansas to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner Flint Hills Beverage to help combat drunk driving during the Kansas State Wildcats' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with House of LaRose of Ohio to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner House of LaRose to help combat drunk driving during the Kent State Golden Flashes' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with Eagle Distributing Co. of Tennessee to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner Eagle Distributing Co. to help combat drunk driving during the Tennessee Volunteers' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with WR Hickey of Pennsylvania to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner WR Hickey to help combat drunk driving during the Penn State Nittany Lions' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • "As the excitement of game day grows, let's keep in mind that the safety of our community comes first."
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."