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DARE - "Drug Abuse Resistance Education", 2002.
A study into the effectiveness of the DARE program.
1,484 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper is a summary of a study conducted to assess the extent to which the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program is effective in reducing the number of children using drugs. As previous studies have often produced controversial conclusions this paper also re-evaluates research previously conducted on the DARE program. The writer begins the study stating that there has been an increasing incidence of drug use among children. The paper includes a copy of the exact study that was used.
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"The DARE program was founded in 1983 by the Los Angeles Police Department, working in conjunction with the city?s school district. What was once a city wide program has now become nationwide, with 93% of children who have gone through the 17 week program never trying drugs (Rappleye, 1996). Rappleye stated that more than 25,000 officers, in 300,000 classrooms, in more than 70% of all school districts, have worked with more than 25 million children in 1995."
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education, 2007.
An evaluation of the D.A.R.E program, including a critical look into its conceptual and methodological practices, based on the article "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper examines the article, "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al., which centered onto the components that make the DARE program a popular but ineffective drug use intervention program among America's youth. The paper thoroughly analyzes the two causes of the ineffectiveness of the DARE program, as argued and presented by Clayton et. al. The paper's analysis posits similarly as the authors have argued--that is, the analysis presented here asserts that: (1) drug use intervention, in order to be effective, must be intensified to age groups wherein drug use becomes more crucial and prevalent, and (2) more than education and information dissemination, America's youth must be informed of drug use's detrimental effects at an "experiential level," wherein they are able to fully "witness" its effects, as experienced by (former) drug users themselves.
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"The first argument presented in the article in arguing the continued support for the DARE program despite its ineffectiveness is the "feel good" effect that the program has on different sectors of the society. Citing the police, educational system, and even the family institution (specifically parents) as the loyal supporters of this program, the authors pointed out that the continued support of these sectors is motivated only by the fact that the program "makes students, teachers, administrators, parents, police, and politicians "feel good" because something is being done about drug abuse" (107)."
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education, 2002.
This paper argues against the popular Drug Abuse Resistance Education
program, D.A.R.E..
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper argues that there has been no research to substantiate the effect of the D.A.R.E. program and that empirically there has been no reduction in the use of drugs in the areas that use the popular program. The paper states that D.A.R.E.'s message to children is jumbled because it does not tell them that, at all times, they should never use drugs. The author believes that D.A.R.E. is footed on unverified learning theory; the most infamous one of which is that using drugs is an indication of low self-worth or of elevated strain.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Is D.A.R.E. Effective?
Discouraging the Responsibility, as well as the Reliability of Police
Injustice for Qualified Educators
Forfeiting Too Much of the Educational Time
Perpetuates the War
Undermining Community Education
The Theme of D.A.R.E.
Misgivings By the Parents
DARE is like Sex Education
The Consequences of the D.A.R.E. Program
Conclusion
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"D.A.R.E.'s report of drug education has shaped consequences that are comparable to contemporary sex education. There has been a prominent augment of the troubles; both of these plans were shaped to deal with. As sex education was endorsed by Planned Parenthood, as well as the socialist elite, teen pregnancy and illegitimacy exploded. As DARE augments its authority in the school system, as well as society, so did the exercise of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs amongst minors. The results are drastically higher hallucinogen exercise amongst the DARE group and also the increase in the likelihood that drug education programs might augment student curiosity in relation to drugs and show the way to earlier and greater drug testing."
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program., 2002.
An evaluation of this program, known as DARE, which educates youth against drug abuse.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper offers information on the origins and unique features of the DARE program. This is mainly an evaluation of DARE and a professional study is used. Recommendations are offered for the program.
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), 1999.
Examines D.A.R.E. anti-drug school program as key element of community-based policing.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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"The DARE Program and Community Policing
Introduction
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program is described as "a validated, copyrighted comprehensive drug and violence prevention education program" for children in kindergarten through 12th grade (NIJ 1). DARE is a collaborative effort between school and law enforcement personnel, which is nationally coordinated by DARE America with input from state and local agencies and communities (NIJ 1). To date, DARE has been the largest and most widely implemented drug and violence prevention program in the world and was recognized as a key element of community-based policing efforts (NIJ 2).
The DARE curriculum is intended to prepare elementary, middle, and high school students to resist substance abuse, violence, and .."
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The DARE Program (Drug Awareness Resistance Program), 2002.
This paper discusses the DARE program. DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Program), a program designed to educate students about illegal drugs
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper relates that DARE guides children to resis using as they get older and others begin to experiment. The author explains the program, its positive and negative sides and supports the premise. The paper gives suggestions To improve the program.
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Arresting The Menace of Drug Abuse, 2007.
This paper explores the extent of drug and other substance abuse in the United States today.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses how in the United States, drug and other substance abuse has been a persistent problem for many years. The paper describes how this type of abuse has not only an immediate impact on the health of the user, but also has several far reaching consequences for the user and his family. The paper discusses the usage of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines. The paper shows how studies have revealed a gradual decrease in drug abuse among the general population, because of the commitment shown by teachers, parents, counselors, the state and the users themselves. The paper concludes that one hopes this trend will continue and the menace of drug abuse can be arrested, at least to a certain extent.
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"Several studies have been carried out on the subject, in the hope of finding a permanent solution to the grave problem, but none have been able to achieve great success. For example, a group, 'Monitoring the Future Study' has been making attempts to track the problem of drug abuse among high school seniors, from 1975 onwards. In the year 1991, the group started to survey even eighth and tenth graders to study drug abuse among this younger population. It was discovered that in the graduating class of 1996, about 50.8 percent of the students had used an illicit drug by the time they reached their senior year of high school, and this was indicative of a continuing upward trend of drug abuse, from a 40.7 percent in the year 1992."
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Drug Abuse among Juveniles, 2004.
This paper discusses drug abuse among juveniles.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This article looks at drug abuse among juveniles and related matters. The writer examines drug abuse relating to juveniles and to juvenile delinquents in particular. The writer discusses major causes of the problem. In this paper, the writer provides and explains solutions for this drug abuse problem.
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"The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the nature of drug abuse among juveniles emphasizing the problem of drug abuse among juvenile delinquents in particular. The paper first describes the nature of the problem and then looks at causes. It also offers some solutions to the problem. Lundman identifies juvenile delinquency as a behavior rather than as a psychosocial phenomenon involving various characteristics or traits of those labeled ... "
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Drug Abuse in Colleges and Universities, 2007.
A discussion on prescription drug abuse on and off college campuses.
3,229 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses how prescription drug abuse is not a major problem in America's colleges and universities. The paper examines how it is not a major problem because colleges do not produce the kinds of conditions that generally lead to the abuse of prescription drugs. The writer proposes that by creating and implementing campaigns, the aim of which is the curtailing of almost all use of prescription drugs, the American government is doing a disservice to those individuals who might truly benefit from the use of these medications. The paper concludes that officials and advocates must not harm the many who need the help of medications and treatment for the sake of those who abuse these medications and treatments.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review:
Nature of the Problem
Prescription Drug Abuse in Colleges and Universities
Methods and Materials:
Object of Study
Setting of Study
Participants in the Study
Study Instrument
Results
Conclusion
Summary and Recommendations
Appendix A
References
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"Abuse of prescription medication in American colleges and universities is a complex issue that can only be understood by first examining the larger matter of prescription drug abuse in the general population. First, it is necessary to define the problem; to understand what amount of misuse constitutes abuse. The numbers themselves are often cited as proof that a major problem exists. According to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, there were fewer than half a million first-time users of prescription painkillers in the 1980's, as opposed to more than six million in 2002. (Barolat, 2005) Nonetheless, sheer numbers do not automatically equal a problem. As Barolat notes, there are indeed many people who are in genuine chronic physical pain, and who do require the aid of painkillers to maintain normal levels of day-today functionality."
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Drug Abuse: Psychology and Sociology, 2005.
An overview of drug abuse from different perspectives.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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It is common knowledge that abuse of substances, be they illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or completely legal things such as alcohol, tobacco, etc., is widespread, rampant, and becoming an intolerable problem in the United States. This paper deals with the various causes of drug use and drug abuse, be they physical, sociological, or psychological, as well as the several inclinations toward crime and overall misbehavior that said drug use and abuse may lead to, especially in the young people of today.
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Drug Abuse, 2001.
This paper studies the drug abuse problem in American society and looks at different possible ways to treat it.
1,355 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper defines substance and drug abuse using several research sources. It analyzes the current drug abuse problem in the United States and how the government is treating it. It discusses the addiction to drugs and how most Americans see it. It also discusses the legal aspects of the problem and the punishments given to drug offenders. It discusses several twelve step recovery programs and their doubted efficiency.
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"Drug abuse is really difficult to work with in a psychological sense because all of the issues that surround it. And the reason behind that is that it crosses over into the entire fabric of society, from chemistry to literature, from psychiatry to law. And because of these reasons, the attitudes toward drug abuse are inherently patriarchal and paternalistic; especially because of the puritanical and criminalistic spin American society puts on it. Because of this attitude, it the psychological and psychiatric community has dug itself into a conundrum where client confidentiality is at odds with other legal and moral dilemmas with regard to patient care and recovery. Also, there are other concerns about Alcoholics anonymous and similar 12 step programs with their regard to misuse within the treatment of drug abuse."
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 2002.
A look at the affects of alcohol and drug abuse on society.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses one of the biggest issues in society, which is the Alcohol and Drug-abuse. The paper discusses the issues related to alcohol and drug abuse. It explores the disadvantages of making alcohol and drugs as a part of ones life. It also includes how this problem is spreading all over the world.
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Drug Abuse, 2005.
This paper explores the effective strategies in the battle against drug abuse.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 17 sources, $ 151.95
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The paper examines drug abuse which is a significant problem throughout the world and shows no signs of declining. The paper discusses that this is despite the global war on drugs being waged today at great expense by many governments and by tens of thousands of law enforcement personnel. The paper claims that in terms of a demand and supply perspective, the current war on drugs is focusing far too much on punishment for dealers and users and not enough on the sociological and psychological causes of drug abuse.
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"Drug abuse is a significant problem throughout the world and shows no signs of declining, despite the global war on drugs being waged today at great expense by many governments and by tens of thousands of law enforcement personnel. In terms of a demand and supply perspective, the current war on drugs is focusing far too much on punishment for dealers and users and not enough on the sociological and psychological causes of drug abuse. A number of innovative policies could positively affect obvious supply and demand aspects of drug abuse and the huge expense of prohibition and negative externals associated with it. But implementing such policies is rarely if ever pursued because of rigid political attitudes that promote irrational deterrence concepts."
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Drug Abuse, 2003.
Considers drug abuse as a public order crime.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses the social context of drug abuse and the social theories that explain drug abuse, including Durkheim's and Merton's theories of anomie, alienation, and self-destructive behavior in modern society.
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"The type of deviance addressed in this paper is drug abuse that falls under the category of public order crimes. Essentially, public order crimes differ significantly from most other crimes because no "victims" are involved. Crimes such as the illegal use..."
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Homelessness and Drug Abuse, 2002.
A literature review on the rising problem of homelessness and drug abuse .
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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This proposal will set out to examine homelessness and drug abuse by looking at much of the important literature and research on it and by discussing numerous theoretical frameworks, which can help in understand this complex topic. After this, this investigation will assert a proposal, which discusses the topic and offers a research design. What is fundamental to understand is that homelessness and drug abuse is not a one-dimensional problem, but a complex issue with many variables, perspectives, and solutions.
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