An international education program specifically designed for creating awareness about Drug abuse and its hazardous effects among the students of all ages. It aims at discouraging youngsters from using illegal drugs, or getting involved in gangs and other criminal activities.
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
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 major objective of this education cum awareness program is to encourage a healthy life style among the students by building right choices.
