A Short-Term Evaluation of Project DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Preliminary Indications of Effectiveness.

DeJong, William

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Publication Date: 1987

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A Short-Term Evaluation of Project DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Preliminary Indications of Effectiveness.

DeJong, William

Journal of Drug Education, v17 n4 p279-94 1987

Assessed impact of Project DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) on knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported behavior of seventh graders who received DARE curriculum in sixth grade. Compared to controls, DARE students reported significantly lower use of alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs. Findings were especially strong for boys. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Grade 6, Grade 7, Intermediate Grades, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Peer Influence, Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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