Drug Abuse Resistance Education
July 26th, 2010 | 
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D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 to wage a war against the growing evils of drug abuse. It has expanded all over the world since that time. Students who decide to join the program sign a pledge to never use drugs or join gangs. The local law enforcement agency delivers a series of lectures over a period of seventeen weeks to make students aware of the dangers of drug abuse. According to the D.A.R.E. website, 36 million children around the world, (26 million children are in the US,) are part of the program. 80% of the nation’s school districts implement this program. It also actively runs in 55 countries around the world.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education is a combined effort by D.A.R.E. certified law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents and communities. The basic aim of D.A.R.E is to help students identify the various threats and harms of drug abuse. They also provide support to students so that they can resist any peer pressure, which may entice them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, inhalants or other drugs.
The D.A.R.E program teaches students to bond with their family. They assist them in forming school and community support groups that can help other students who are more susceptible to drug abuse stay on track. These support groups give students a sense of purpose and independence. The key message of the program is to promote healthy living among students by making the right choices.
By: Jennifer Bailey
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September 13th, 2010 5:56 am
Drug Abuse Resistance Education is targetted to discouraging the youngsters from using illegal drugs, or getting involved in gangs and other criminal activities owing to the drug abuse..
September 14th, 2010 12:16 pm
A DARE press release titled “Pro-Drug Groups Behind Attack on Prevention Programs” damns any who criticize DARE as being advocates of drug legalization.
September 28th, 2010 1:01 pm
D.A.R.E. definitely creates a great impact among the people and it should be educated to each individual to know the problems faced.
October 1st, 2010 9:51 pm
I remember D.A.R.E when I was back in grade school. I can’t be certain if it was what kept me away from drugs and alcohol at that age but I think it helped. Even when it came to cigarettes, I remember turning them down when a friend would offer me one he stole from an older sibling. I just recall saying “those are bad for you.” and was turned off by the idea of even trying them.