Drowsy driving is considered a high risk behavior. It is extremely dangerous to yourself and others. According to Sleep in America 2011 poll, 52% of the respondents admitted to having driven in a drowsy state. 

According to Dewald (2010), students performed poorly in school due to daytime sleepiness, which also had consequences on neurobehavioral functioning.

Studies show that sleep deprivation causes poor diet quality, obesity, and sedentary behavior.

Sleep deprivation has been known to help cause serious chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

The Sleep in America 2011 Poll indicates that around 67% of teens of the "Z Generation" (13-18) know they don't get enough sleep to function to the best of their abilities during the day.

The 2011 Sleep in America Poll indicates that 90% of Americans use technology while in bed. Light-emitting devices suppress melatonin, the so-called "sleep hormone", furthering the sleep deprivation epidemic. 

According to Geraldine et al. (2013), most people are unaware of the health risks that come with sleep deprivation. In fact. most do not know the amount of sleep needed to decrease these risks.

The Sleep in American 2011 Poll indicates that 18% of adolescents know that technology is the source of their sleep deprivation.