Teens and Alcohol

Alcohol continues to be the drug of choice for teens across the nation. Additionally, vehicle collisions continue to be the number one cause of death for teens. Alcohol and driving are dangerous individually; putting them together is a recipe for disaster. TREDS is dedicated to educating the public and providing knowledge, tools, and resources to prevent underage drinking and driving. Funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, TREDS partners with the San Diego Police Department to offer a variety of programs, workshops, and resources for you and your teen.

STEER CLEAR - DECIDE TO DRIVE SOBER

TREDS offers a free program to encourage sober driving among youth ages 15-20. Steer Clear is a 50-minute interactive class that promotes social responsibility and roadway safety. It is available to schools and organizations in San Diego County. The program is delivered by public health experts and includes a video presentation of a DUI checkpoint conducted by the San Diego Police Department.

Topics addressed in the class:

Risks associated with underage drinking and impaired driving
Emotional, physical, legal and financial consequences of impaired driving
Strategies to manage peer pressure and encourage others to practice safe habits
Impaired driving laws in California

Potential benefits to schools, organizations, and the community:

Demonstrate concern for student health and safety
Reinforce school policies and state and federal laws
Safer drivers on the road
Improve safety for all California roadway users

If you would like to be trained to deliver Steer Clear classes, please visit our Training Page to learn more.

Click below to download the class flyer

Phone:

(858) 534-8386

treds.ucsd.edu/contact

Location

UC San Diego Family Medicine and Public Health 9500 Gilman Drive #8011 La Jolla, CA 92093-0811