Pubdate: Tue, 07 Jan 2014
Source: Campbell River Mirror (CN BC)
Copyright: 2014 Campbell River Mirror
Contact:  http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1380
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n009/a04.html
Author: Stan White

DIRECT MONEY TO EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS

Nearly every study including government studies, in North America, 
indicate D.A.R.E. (D.A.R.E. Program Needs Funds, Jan. 2, 2014) is not 
only a failure but increases drug usage.

One example is because D.A.R.E. historically teaches lies, 
half-truths and propaganda about cannabis. How can the same people 
who label cannabis a Schedule I substance alongside heroin (while 
meth and cocaine are only Schedule II substances), teach children the 
truth? How many people become addicted to hard drugs because they 
thought they were no worse than cannabis? The money should be 
re-directed toward programs proven effective at helping youth resist drugs.

Stan White

Dillon, Colorado
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