UMADD Groups UMADD groups are encouraged to focus on proven strategies in an effort to make real, lasting change. The following researched strategies guide our recommendations for you throughout this web site.
- Increased enforcement of minimum drinking age laws
- Implementation, increased publicity, and enforcement of other laws to reduce alcohol-impaired driving
- Restrictions on alcohol retail outlet density
- Increased prices and excise taxes on alcoholic beverages
- Responsible beverage service policies in social and commercial settings
- The formation of a campus and community coalition involving all major stakeholders may be critical to implement these strategies effectively
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DRUNK DRIVING:
2.1 million students between the ages of 18 and 24 drove under the influence of alcohol last year (Hingson et al., 2002).
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