MADD Takes Charge of Alcohol Training Program

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Responsible Alcohol Sales & Server Training Initially Launched at Tech

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Ga. Tech program now implemented by state MADD chapter

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On average, someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Because MADD has been fiercely committed to eliminating drunk driving and preventing underage drinking, the Georgia chapter has agreed to assume responsibility for implementing the Responsible Alcohol Sales & Server Training (RASS) program beginning January 30.

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On average, someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Because MADD has been fiercely committed to eliminating drunk driving and preventing underage drinking, the Georgia chapter has agreed to assume responsibility for implementing the Responsible Alcohol Sales & Server Training (RASS) program beginning January 30. Access to the training can be found at www.maddga.org.

Initial implementation of the free, online program began at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004 as part of GT SMART (Students Managing Alcohol Risk at Tech). With the grant project ending, GT SMART Director Marsha Brinkley has focused her efforts on finding an

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Alcohol, GT Smart, MADD, RASS
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  • Created By: Lisa Grovenstein
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  • Created On: Jan 28, 2009 - 8:00pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:01pm