Reference: Becker, H. K., Agopian, M. W., & Yeh, S. (1992). Impact evaluation of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE). Journal of Drug Education, 22, 283-291.

Strategy: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)

Matrix Dimensions:
X-axis: Individuals
Y-axis: General
Z-axis: Highly Proactive

Results: Nonsignificant
Program has no significant impact on drug use

Methodological Rigor: Moderate- weak comparison group

Abstract (from NCJRS): Assessed impact of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) on approximately 3,000 fifth-grade students in 1 school district. Findings from pretest and posttest self-report survey suggest that DARE did not significantly change amount of drug use, which was minimal at fifth-grade level. In general, children receiving DARE during the study period maintained existing levels of drug abuse.