There are 17 lessons , in this program. Each lesson builds on information from the previous lesson. In the beginning lessons students are taught what the effects of mind-altering drugs do, the consequences and changing beliefs. How to manage stress, reduce violence and make decisions are important concepts that are studied. This is where they make a commitment to themselves as well as to there peers and community on how they are going to stay drug free and avoid violence.
State law requires all student to have some drug prevention program.
D.A.R.E. fulfills this requirement. D.A.R.E. has been a proven resistance program taught nation and world wide and is continually updated. HERE to see the 17 week lesson program.