Talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs

Talking with teens about alcohol and drinking can be difficult for parents -- but emergency room doctors and MADD just made it a little easier.

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) teamed up with MADD to create and release a new, free handbook as part of MADD's "Power of Parents, It's Your Influence" campaign.

The handbook is part of the lead-up to PowerTalk 21 Day, scheduled for April 21, a national day for parents to talk to their teens about alcohol.

Other online resources for parents are Parents - The Anti-Drug and Start Talking Now.

MADD CEO nominated to lead NHTSA

The Obama Administration has announced its intention to nominate MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) CEO Chuck Hurley as the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If confirmed by the United States Senate, Mr. Hurley would be responsible for leading all highway safety programs in the country, promulgating highway safety standards, and helping to administer fuel economy regulations.