According to the CDC, every day 32 people are killed in a drunk driving crash. –That’s one death every 45 minutes! The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes in the United States totals more than $4 4 billion. However, there are ways to address this problem and reduce the consequences associated with underage drinking.
In this toolkit:
Preventative Resources to Tackle Stressful Issues
The world can be difficult for children and teens today; the risks are greater. Drug and alcohol use is on the rise; students face bullying, school violence, and cyberbullying; more adolescents report feeling anxious and stressed than ever before. These issues are often roadblocks to a young person’s educational journey and lifelong achievement. To that end, ADAPP provides resources and information to families, teachers, children, and community members to tackle the issues youth face.
Source 1: Department of Transportation (US), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Traffic Safety Facts 2014 data: alcohol-impaired driving. Washington, DC: NHTSA; 2015 [cited 2016 Feb 5]. Available at URL: www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812231.pdf.
Source 2: Blincoe LJ, Miller TR, Zaloshnja E, Lawrence BA. The economic and societal impact of motor vehicle crashes, 2010. (Revised). Washington, DC: NHTSA; 2015. [cited 2016 Feb 5]. Available at URL: www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pubs/812013.pdf.