Isaiah Sadowski

 Drunk Drivers Against Drunk Drivers (DDADD) is Isaiah's program. After months of thought, planning, and analysis, Isaiah reached a conclusion. His thesis is that more and more often young people are wrapped up in motor vehicle accidents while under the influence. According to the NHTSA,  Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens, and about a quarter of fatal crashes involve an underage drinking driver. In 2021, 27% of young drivers 15 to 20 years old who were killed in crashes had BACs of .01 g/dL or higher. Furthermore the 21- to 24-year-old age group has the most drunk driving accidents in the United States.

DDADD calls for intervention from the beginning. We live in a social media-driven society. Recent survey data suggests that 42% of U.S. kids have a phone by the age of 10. By age 14, smartphone ownership climbs to 91%. Knowing this, it's terrifying to find over 50% of children are exposed to inappropriate adult content by 13. The question you must ask, is how much of the overall content is geared towards the glamorization of substances, weapons, and degeneracy, that may not be deemed explicitly "inappropriate"?

Isaiah's initiative emphasizes the vital role of young adults in driving positive change, especially those who recognize the significance of their actions. His volunteering experiences have revealed a concerning trend: many teens and young adults in treatment programs struggle to take these initiatives seriously, often due to a disconnect with significantly older facilitators. Contrasting this, Isaiah has successfully resonated with individuals aged 15-35, challenging the misconception that AA groups are predominantly for the elderly. After sponsoring individuals, working with members, and working the steps of AA, Isaiah can attest that AA is not a program of getting or staying sober, it is a design for living.