JSU Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center

06/17/2026

🚔 DUIs Aren’t Just About Alcohol 🚔

Many people are surprised to learn that a DUI can result from driving under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to operate a vehicle safely—not just alcohol. This includes illegal drugs, prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and even certain legal substances if they affect your judgment, reaction time, coordination, or alertness.

Before getting behind the wheel, always know how a substance may affect you. A poor decision can lead to serious consequences, including injuries, loss of life, criminal charges, fines, license suspension, and a permanent impact on your future.

If you’re impaired, don’t drive. Arrange a ride, use a rideshare service, call a friend, or wait until you are completely sober and alert.

Drive responsibly. Protect yourself, your passengers, and everyone else on the road.

06/16/2026

The YADE Program had an amazing time presenting at the Boys & Girls Club of Tupelo, MS! Thank you for welcoming us and allowing us to educate and engage with your students. We discussed the dangers of impaired driving and its consequences. The students were engaged, attentive, and an absolute joy to connect with!

06/16/2026

The Youth Alcohol and Drug Education Program recently conducted a presentation at Copiah-Lincoln Community College to their Upward Bound students. This presentation focused on the dangers of alcohol- and drug-impaired driving and aimed to raise awareness among students about the serious consequences of impaired driving.

This program emphasizes the importance of staying sober while driving and how it is essential for keeping yourself and the community safe.

06/10/2026

Impaired driving is dangerous and illegal! It's not worth the risk, never drive drunk and never drive high.

06/03/2026

Impaired driving is never worth the risk! Drive Sober or Game Over!

05/27/2026

A DUI isn’t limited to alcohol. Driving under the influence of any drug — legal or illegal — can still result in a DUI. Stay safe, stay alert, and always drive sober. It’s never worth the risk.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, the Youth Alcohol and Drug Education Program collaborated with the Airport Police to spread the word: Don't drive while impaired! Stay drug and alcohol-free behind the wheel or make sure you have a designated driver. Let’s enjoy the Holiday while keeping our roads, and each other, safe.

05/19/2026

Never drive while impaired! One bad decision can change lives forever. Don’t drink and drive. Impaired driving slows reaction time, clouds judgment, and puts everyone on the road at risk. Plan ahead, get a ride, and make it home safely. 🚫🍺🚗

05/13/2026

Impaired driving is not worth the risk!