Drug Use and Misuse - Students learn the harmful effects of drug use. Consequences - Alcohol and marijuana use and the consequences that go along with it. Resisting Pressure - Students learn the many ways of refusing drugs. Assertiveness - DARE teaches students to assert their rights confidently without interfering with other's rights. Managing Stress - Techniques in avoiding or relieving stress are taught.
Students learn that using drugs to relieve stress causes new problems.
Media Influences - DARE officers review techniques used in the media to encourage tobacco and alcohol use. Drug Abuse Alternatives - Students can be accepted by peers or have fun without the use of drugs. Role Modeling - A DARE officer selects a high school student to visit the class, teaching that drug users are the minority. Support Groups - Positive relationships with many different people are needed to form a support system. Gang Pressure - Students discuss the kinds of pressures they may encounter from gang members.