Abstract This paper reviews the issue of substance abuse and looks at the DARE substance abuse prevention program. According to the paper, the DARE program's goals lie with prevention instead of rehabilitation. The main purpose of this study paper is to determine the impact and success of DARE as a substance abuse prevention program.
Outline:
Chapter One
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Primary Research Question
Subsidiary Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Organization of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three
Methodology
Data Sources
Materials
Procedures
Chapter Four
Data Analysis
Chapter Five
Conclusion
From the Paper "Unfortunately, programs like DARE do not appear to be working as well as hoped for the segment of society that they generally target. For example, a report from September of 2004 indicated that there was an increase in 2002 for treatment for substance abuse in those in the 12 to 17-year-old age group (Drug, 2004). This would indicate that these individuals are not remaining drug free, or they would not need to seek the assistance of a treatment program. According to many officials in the government, that continues to show a trend that has been evolving for over a decade. Between the years of 1992 and 2002 those in the 12 to 17-year-old age bracket that were admitted to any type of treatment program for substance abuse increased approximately 50 percent (Drug, 2004). "
