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Despite
D.A.R.E.’s popularity and widespread use, over a decade of research has failed
to show the program’s most widely used component, the core curriculum, has any
lasting impact on preventing or reducing substance abuse behavior among youth. Although D.A.R.E. proponents discount the research, and cite several
other potential program benefits, such as strong public support, and enhanced
police and community relations, some communities are replacing D.A.R.E. with
other prevention programs. Given questions concerning D.A.R.E.’s effectiveness
and emerging research on the positive impacts of other prevention programs, the
Department should work with the Arizona Drug and Gang Policy Council to
determine if it should continue its involvement with the D.A.R.E. program.
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