Pubdate: Wed, 03 Jul 2002 Source: Arizona Daily Star (AZ) Copyright: 2002 Pulitzer Publishing Co. Contact: http://www.azstarnet.com/star/today/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/23 Author: Micaiah Baker Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.) DARE TEACHES VALUES, CONFIDENCE I just finished the fifth-grade DARE program at Collier Elementary, and I am prepared to enter middle school and say no to any drug or alcohol offers. My DARE officer taught us many ways to say no, like giving a reason or an excuse, walking away, changing the subject, avoiding the situation and strength in numbers. As a DARE graduate, I highly recommend the DARE program to all kids who are entering middle school. The program has given me wisdom and knowledge to say no to these mind-altering substances. I learned that the definition of a drug is any substance other than food that can affect the way your mind and body works. Drugs and alcohol. I can live without them. Micaiah Baker Age 12, Safford Middle School - --- MAP posted-by: Beth