Presidential Message on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Presidential Message on National Impaired Driving Prevention MonthThe ProblemThousands of Americans are killed or injured annually by drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Impaired driving claims an American life every 42 minutes.Substance abuse is described as a crisis that distorts judgment and compromises road safety.Border & Law Enforcement: Taking "bold and unprecedented steps" to secure borders and halt the flow of illegal drugs.Funding & Programs: Investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and the Drug-Free Communities Support Program to dismantle trafficking networks.Treatment & Awareness: Increasing access to recovery treatment and partnering with states for high-visibility enforcement campaigns like Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.The message offers prayers to those who have lost loved ones and expresses gratitude to police, first responders, and healthcare workers on the front lines.It reaffirms a commitment to restoring order and safety to American streets by putting the health and well-being of the people first.Administration ActionsCore Message