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D.A.R.E. Launches K-12 Opioid and OTC/RX Drug Abuse Prevention Curricula
America faces an opioid crisis. Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. Experts project it will increase by 19% annually. D.A.R.E. Responds. D.A.R.E. America has created a comprehensive K-12 Opioid and OTC/Rx drug abuse prevention...LEARN MORE
Adolescent Drug Abuse Prompts Improved School Prevention Programs
To fight adolescent drug abuse, schools across the U.S. have been striving to implement more effective drug abuse prevention and education programs. While the U.S. government has invested millions of dollars into producing anti-drug TV ads, the majority of them...
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Sweepstakes Winners Rounds 13 and 14
Congratulations to sweepstakes winners in rounds 13 (California) and 14 (Texas)!California:
$1500 Winner: David Case of Thousand Oaks
$1000 Winner: Marjorie Macias of Los Angeles
Texas:
$1500 Winner: Juan Rosales of Humble
$1000 Winner: Sean McAlister of Spring
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Mass K2 Overdose Issue on Minds of Officers During D.A.R.E. Graduation
Several officers and troopers from around Connecticut graduated from the state police D.A.R.E. training program on Friday [August 17, 2018]. Thirty-seven officers graduated from the D.A.R.E. program Friday and the men and women will be tasked with teaching children...
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A Child’s Dream Thank You Letter, June 2018
"How wonderful it is to know that our work is not invisible; we have undercover partners who have extended their hands to us when we needed them the most; thank you, thank you, thank you."LEARN MORE
Photos from the 31st D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
Thank you to the presenters and attendees for making this a highly successful conference...LEARN MORE
Cannabis Facts – Lesson 2, Elementary kiR planner
This is a supplemental lesson for D.A.R.E. Canada in response to the Canadian National Marijuana Legalization Act being enacted in October 2018. For more information, please contact Harry Lawrenson at harry.lawrenson@opp.ca or info@dare.ca....
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D.A.R.E. Online Opioid Lesson
In response to the nation’s Opioid crisis, D.A.R.E. is developing a comprehensive Opioid Prevention Curricula for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as their communities that will address abuse of Opioids and Over the Counter and Prescription Drugs. As part of our efforts to serve children, families and communities, we additionally offer the following free online Opioid Lesson for students, parents, and members of communities.LEARN MORE
D.A.R.E. Mentor Officer Training 2018
D.A.R.E. America is pleased to announce a D.A.R.E. Mentor Officer Training has been scheduled for October 22-26, 2018 in Williamsburg, VA. Please find below information regarding the training location, meals, dress code and materials needed for the training. The...LEARN MORE
32nd D.A.R.E. International Training Conference
June 25 – 27, 2019Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
Registration and hotel booking information available now...
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D.A.R.E. History
D.A.R.E. America’s Commitment to Prevention
In its 35 year history, D.A.R.E. America has constantly improved its science and evidence based education programs to provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to resist drugs, alcohol, and other high risk behaviors.
