Encouraging our youth to make the right choice when it comes to drugs and alcohol.

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About SAFE SOBER

The team at Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and the overall wellness of the Triad community particularly when it comes to warning teens about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. When people choose to use drugs or alcohol, the health of our entire community suffers. Over 30 years ago, when David Daggett was a young attorney, he saw the aftermath of the poor decisions that young people made around drugs and alcohol and created Safe Sober Prom Night. Originally aimed at high school students during prom season, Safe Sober has evolved over the past few years to encourage the entire Triad to make the right choice when faced with decisions about drugs and alcohol.

Celebrating 36 Years

Attorney David Daggett co-founded Safe Sober Prom Night three decades ago when he saw the need to encourage teens to make good choices surrounding drug and alcohol use.

Impacting Over 600,000 Students

With over 50 local high schools participating in the program, generations of students have been impacted by Safe Sober’s message. Safe Sober continues to expand to encompass the entire Triad community.

Safe Sober T-Shirt Contest

The annual t-shirt contest is a staple of the Safe Sober program. One local high schooler’s design is selected to be printed on thousands of shirts. The student also receives a $1,000 scholarship.

Safe Sober Teen Center

Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law has partnered with the William G. White, Jr. YMCA to launch the Safe Sober Teen Center, a dedicated after-school space in Winston-Salem designed to support and mentor middle and high school students. This long-term initiative provides a safe environment where teens can improve academically, engage in enrichment activities, and build positive relationships, while also promoting healthy, substance-free lifestyles. By combining resources and community leadership, the program expands the impact of the longstanding Safe Sober initiative, helping students develop the skills and support they need to succeed.

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I pledge to stay drug and alcohol free. I will make the right choice for others and myself.

Endorsed and Sponsored By

This program was co-founded and funded by Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law. Additionally, the program is endorsed by many community partners. If you would like to join our list of current sponsors, please contact us. Your support saves lives.

Winston-Salem Police Department

With an eye towards keeping Winston-Salem safe, the Winston-Salem Police Department is a proud sponsor of Safe Sober. The mission of the Winston-Salem Police Department is to protect life and property by providing exceptional police services to our community in partnership with the citizens of Winston-Salem.

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

A strong partner to Safe Sober, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has a mission to ensure the security of life and property, prevent crime and disorder, and enforce the laws of North Carolina and the nation.

Gildan

The proud t-shirt sponsor of Safe Sober, Gildan is a socially responsible manufacturer and marketer known for producing high-quality, durable apparel trusted around the world.

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

With a mission to “Help all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body” the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is proud to sponsor Safe Sober.

DrugFreeNC

Safe Sober is proud to be endorsed by drugfreeNC! Partnership for a Drug-Free NC provides services to reduce the negative impact of substance abuse and mental illness on North Carolina’s individuals, families and communities.

NCHSAA

“We are excited about promoting a wholesome environment at schools throughout our state through the Safe Sober program. This is just another example of the NCHSAA working with other outstanding organizations to provide a program we believe can be of tremendous benefit to schools and their students.” – Charlie Adams, Executive Director

The History OF SAFE SOBER

Now in its 3rd decade, Safe Sober works to combat destructive behaviors that impact us all. The Safe Sober Program works by creating awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol consumption. By educating our youth about these potential dangers, Daggett Shuler strives to improve the health of our community. The program encourages students to sign a pledge card agreeing to remain sober and make good decisions. In return for making that pledge, students are given a t-shirt proclaiming to their peers that they have pledged to be drug and alcohol free.

Previous SAFE SOBER T-SHIRT Winners 🏆

Here are some of the great past years’ Safe Sober t-shirts that you have all helped create.

david daggett and griff shuler with jerrin, the 2026 t-shirt design winner

Congratulations to Jerrin Moore, Winner of the 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest 🎉

The Daggett Shuler Safe Sober program is pleased to announce that Jerrin Moore, a junior at Atkins High School and the Career Center High School, has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Safe Sober T-Shirt Design Contest.