The Dare Project Now

Abstract. Objectives. We provide an updated meta-analysis on the effectiveness of Project D.A.R.E. in preventing alcohol, tobacco, PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)

: Some reports noted immediate improvements in students' social skills, attitudes toward drug use, and relationship with law enforcement. However, these effects typically diminished within one to five years. The Dare Project

Reports on the project generally focus on its historical popularity versus its long-term effectiveness in preventing drug use. While the program was a staple in 75% of U.S. school districts during the 1980s and 90s, extensive research has consistently questioned its impact. Key Effectiveness Findings Abstract

: Meta-analyses and multi-year studies have shown that the original D.A.R.E. curriculum had "no statistically significant long-term effect" on preventing youth drug use. in preventing alcohol, tobacco, PubMed Central (PMC) (

: Reports often indicate that D.A.R.E.'s non-interactive, lecture-style approach was less successful than "interactive programs" that emphasize social competence and peer-to-peer resistance training. Program Evolution & Modern Focus