ntal, and social consequences of drug abuse and identify the different methods of coping with stress and having fun (Lyman & Potter 440).
The original DARE core curriculum, which was implemented in 1983, was developed by Dr. Ruth Rich (RTI 2-4). Dr. Rich based the curriculum on a review of other prevalent drug prevention programs, particularly Project SMART (Self-Management and Resistance Training), a prevention program designed by the Healthy Behavior Research Institute of the University of Southern California (RTI 2-4). The scope of the curriculum is to teach children strategies for personal safety, resisting pressure to use drugs, building self-esteem and assertiveness, managing stress without taking drugs, role modeling, and dealing with pressure from gangs (Lyman & Potter 441-443).
There are several elements considered to be essential for the creation of a successful DARE program. The program must involve a collaboration of law enforcement and education agencies. Law enforcement and education agencies must mutually commit t
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