About DADD

Doctors Against Drowsy Driving

A movement empowering healthcare professionals to help reduce drowsy driving risks through safer prescribing practices and patient education.

Drowsy Driving Is a Preventable Risk

Every day, millions of people take medications that may affect alertness, reaction time, and decision-making while driving. Despite growing awareness of road safety, the risks associated with medication-related drowsiness often remain overlooked.

Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to help identify these risks and support safer choices through informed treatment decisions and meaningful patient conversations.

A Movement for Safer Prescribing and Safer Roads

Doctors Against Drowsy Driving (DADD) is an awareness and advocacy initiative that encourages healthcare professionals to consider driving-related risks when managing patients, particularly those receiving treatments that may cause drowsiness.

By integrating simple yet impactful practices into everyday consultations, DADD aims to improve patient safety both inside and outside the clinic.

Clinical Responsibility

Promote prescribing decisions that support patient safety.

Driving Awareness

Encourage discussions about driving habits during consultations.

Patient Education

Help patients understand how medications may affect driving performance.

Why DADD Matters

Drowsy driving remains a significant yet often overlooked road safety risk that can lead to serious and preventable accidents.

1.19M

Annual Road Traffic Death Globally ¹

10–20%

Serious Crashes Linked to Fatigue ²

1 in 5

Fatal Crashes May Involve Drowsiness ³

1 Question

"Do You Drive?"

References: 1. WHO Road Traffic Data, 2026; 2. European Commission Report, 2023; 3. US National Sleep Foundation’s 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey, 2023

What DADD Members Pledge

Raising awareness about drowsy driving risks
Considering driving habits when discussing treatment options
Promoting patient safety beyond symptom management
Educating patients about medication-related impairment
Supporting safer prescribing practices whenever clinically appropriate

15+

Doctors Have Already Joined

Healthcare professionals nationwide are taking a simple step to help reduce the risks of drowsy driving and improve patient safety.

What DADD Members Pledge

Raising awareness about drowsy driving risks
Considering driving habits when discussing treatment options
Promoting patient safety beyond symptom management
Educating patients about medication-related impairment
Supporting safer prescribing practices whenever clinically appropriate

2,547+

15+

Doctors Have Already Joined

Healthcare professionals nationwide are taking a simple step to help reduce the risks of drowsy driving and improve patient safety.

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