D.A.R.E.

Scott Gilliam

Phone

(310) 215-0575 ext. 243-11

D.A.R.E. America, Inc.

Fax

(310) 215-0180

P.O. Box 512090

Website

www.dare.america.com

Los Angeles, CA 90051-0090

 

  

Program Description

 Focus Area

Age Group

Substance Abuse Prevention

Elementary School

 

Middle School

K-12

 

High School

 

Research Description

 Outcomes
  • decreased initiation of alcohol use
  • less association with drug-using peers
  • increased attitudes against substance use

The following outcomes were not statistically significant:
  • no difference on percentage reporting drug or substance use, attitudes about police, self-esteem, social integration, attachment to school, and rebellious behavior scores

Other studies have reported non-significant differences (Clayton, Cattarello, & Walden, 1991;Ringwalt, Ennett, & Holt, 1991)

 

Research Category

1,4

Large Scale, Externally Reviewed Research

Research Reviewed by Other Systems (Drug Strategies: Making the Grade)

Design

Quasi Experimental

 

Multiple Studies

Yes

1993, 1991,1988

Sample Size

>50

Experimental Group=341 students; Control Group=367 students

Valid/ Reliable Instrument

Yes

You and Your School Questionnaire

Results

Mixed

Some outcomes were statistically significant.

Published

Yes

Evaluation Review, 1993

Follow-up Data

Mostly Negative

Study was conducted 2 years after program participation. Research indicated that there were no long term effects.

Award

N/A

The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards.