Stop Alcohol Deaths Inc

How Did Stop Alcohol Deaths (S.A.D.) Begin?

On January 26, 2010, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, granddaughter Kristine Polastre passed away due to acute alcohol poisoning. It was a sudden and devastating loss. When we would tell people how Kristine died, we would usually get a puzzled look, and a response that they never really thought you could die from alcohol, other than drunk driving. We knew that we had to tell her story, so that we could educate the youth and adolescent around the world about how binge drinking can result in alcohol poisoning, and that you can still be "cool" by drinking responsibly. Our hopes is that we can help save lives, so that another family never has to experience the loss that we are constantly feeling.

What is S.A.D.?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of alcohol-induced deaths, excluding accidents and homicides, is 79,000 in the United States. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report indicating that 2.5-million people around the world die of alcohol-related deaths. Of those, the majority are children and women. We want to change this statistic, so that no family has to feel the pain of losing a loved one.

What Are You Trying to Achieve?

Our major goal is to educate the world about this socially-accepted silent killer. We are committed in teaching people the signs to look out for, what to do if someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning, and what happens to their bodies. Alcohol poisoning can happen to anyone, be it if he/she is an alcoholic or not. 13 drinks in an hour’s time can cause a person’s body to shut down. Even if you do not die, you could end up with other types of damage (brain, liver, etc.) to your body. You can help by being aware.

Who is Shevonne Polastre?

Shevonne Polastre is the founder and acting director of Stop Alcohol Deaths, Inc. (S.A.D.) after losing her beloved sister Kristine Polastre. She directs organizational development, strategic thinking, fundraising and communications for S.A.D. Bringing awareness to alcohol poisoning and binge drinking has become Shevonne's quest. Shevonne has volunteered many times helping non-profit organizations with their grant writing needs. Additionally, she has participated in various runs and bike rides to support different causes.

How to Contact Us

You can send a message using the Contact Form, or you can get involved in several ways.