Screening and brief intervention tool kit for college and university campuses

DTNH22-02-H-05108Impaired driving is a serious problem in the United States, killing thousands every year. Significant reductions in alcohol-related traffic deaths occurred in the 1980s to mid 1990s. Although subsequent progress has been slow, each year more than 16,000 lives are lost in alcohol-related crashes. In an effort to improve progress, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been focusing on top priority initiatives to help reduce driving while impaired. Specifically, NHTSA is encouraging implementation of high-visibility enforcement, support for prosecutors and driving while under the influence (DWI) courts, screening and brief intervention, and primary seat belt use laws. This toolkit focuses on screening and brief intervention as a strategy that can aid in addressing impaired driving