D.A.R.E. Program Makes Less Difference Than Thought
Dear Editor,

I'm sure deputy James Moore means well, however D.A.R.E. programs make less of a difference in kids lives than he thinks ( DARE Program Thriving In Comal ISD article, Jan. 30, 2008 ).

Nearly every study including government studies shows D.A.R.E. is a failure and may be causing more drug use than no program at all. One reason D.A.R.E. fails is because it teaches lies, half truths and discredited reefer madness propaganda. One example: when youth finds out the relatively safe God-given plant cannabis is less harmful and addictive than taught, they think honest hard drugs are also not so addictive; causing grave results.

DARE is great for police, their unions and job security, however money should be spent on honest programs proven effective at protecting children.

Truthfully, Stan White Dillion, CO.

Mr. White was kind enough to share listings of various websites that discuss the findings from studies regarding the D.A.R.E. Program:

An Analysis of DARE http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/daremenu.htm

Drug Abuse Resistance Education: The Effectiveness of DARE by David J. Hanson, Ph.D http://www.alcoholfacts.org/DARE.html

Ineffective DARE ( Drug Abuse Resistance Education ) Program Remains Popular http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/controversies/20070705122620.html

Reference List for DARE Evaluations http://web.mala.bc.ca/crim/dev/DARE_Eval.htm

DARE ALLEGED TO HAVE INCREASED USE OF DRUGS AMONG THE YOUNG http://www.apfn.org/thewinds/1996/10/dare.html



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