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
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