D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the program for substance abuse prevention for middle school kids, is revamping its curriculum to make the program more effective. Previously, the program consisted of mostly lectures delivered by police officers. Studies demonstrated the program was not effective in helping kids avoid drugs. The new lessons are more interactive and include games and role-playing. Initial test results show the new curriculum to be more effective in giving students the skills and knowledge they need to stay away from drugs. Read all about it in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Thursday, October 31, 2002
Making Substance Abuse Education More Fun
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the program for substance abuse prevention for middle school kids, is revamping its curriculum to make the program more effective. Previously, the program consisted of mostly lectures delivered by police officers. Studies demonstrated the program was not effective in helping kids avoid drugs. The new lessons are more interactive and include games and role-playing. Initial test results show the new curriculum to be more effective in giving students the skills and knowledge they need to stay away from drugs. Read all about it in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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