Students Against Drinking and Driving was established to reduce this tragic loss of life. It emphasizes positive peer pressure to encourage students to look out for one another. SADD does not condone underage drinking, but recognizes the problems it creates. SADD is becoming a major force across Canada and there are a number of chapters at schools across Newfoundland and Labrador. Each chapter requires an adult advisor, usually a teacher, but other interested adults are welcome.
Chapters organize and sponsor functions to help change attitudes about drinking and driving.
Mock accidents Red ribbon campaign And making presentations on SADD to other schools and groups Members of the SADD chapter at J.M. Olds Collegiate in Twillingate simulated a serious accident in which the car driver was killed. The Summerford Rescue Unit team demonstrated the power of the jaws of life equipment following the exercise by cutting and peeling back the roof of the vehicle. SADD organized the mock disaster to remind people that drinking and driving don't mix.