SADD was formed in the Boston, MA area in 1981. Known initially as Students Against Driving Drunk, SADD has expanded its mission and changed its name in 1997 to Students Against Destructive Decisions. Our core issues include underage drinking, tobacco and other drug use, traffic safety, suicide, violence, and more. Northern Lights SADD has become recognized as one of the strongest and most innovative SADD networks in the nation, consistently producing passionate and capable youth leaders.
