ALCOHOL is the number one youth drug problem—killing 6.5 times more young people than all other illicit drugs combined.

DRUNK DRIVING
In 2002, an estimated 17,419 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes—an average of one every 30 minutes. These deaths constitute 41% of the 42,815 total traffic fatalities.

In 2001, more than half a million people were injured in crashes where police reported that alcohol was present—an average of one person injured approximately every 2 minutes.

The highest prevalence of both binge and heavy drinking in 2000 was for young adults aged 18 to 25, with the peak rate occurring at age 21.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving MISSION STATEMENT:
To stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime,
and prevent underage drinking.

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Youth Initiatives

By directly involving youth, MADD Nebraska empowers kids to help change the mentality that condones underage drinking.

Youth-oriented programs, publications and materials give young MADD members the tools and education they need to help save that lives of their peers.

You Can Make a Difference!

1. Don't drink and drive
2. Use a designated driver
3. Tell family and friends not
   to drink and drive
4. Use your seat belt.