For Immediate Release
April 25, 2013

The Importance of DARE
by leo Dylewski

Due to the tragic events recently at Sandy Hook, many experts are advocating to have police officers in the schools. I agree with this idea. Until recently, police officers were already there through the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. However, due to budget cuts and other misconceptions, those programs were discontinued. If communities want officers back in their schools, they should bring back DARE and other programs just like it.

For Immediate Release
April 24, 2013

Study claims costs of legal marijuana exceed the benefits
By John Ingold
The Denver Post

Legal marijuana may not bring in enough money to cover the societal costs of legalization, a new study from a Colorado State University think tank concludes.

For Immediate Release
April 24, 2013

Cannabis Use Linked to More Severe Schizophrenia
By John Ingold
The Denver Post

Abstract:
NICE, France — Cannabis use not only increases the risk for schizophrenia but new research suggests it is associated with more severe schizophrenic psychosis.
A large, longitudinal cohort study shows that schizophrenia patients with a history of cannabis use had longer hospital stays, a higher rate of hospital readmission, and a type of schizophrenia "that may be more severe than schizophrenia cases in general," according to study investigator Peter Allebeck, MD, PhD, professor of social medicine in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

Full article at MedScape

Study claims costs of legal marijuana exceed the benefits

4.19.13

Indiana: D.A.R.E. will be back next year
La PORTE — La Porte Community Schools is officially bringing back its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program next year, thanks to help from the police department and Bethany Lutheran Church.

Go to heraldargus.com release

4.18.13

D.A.R.E. Graduation Summary

Sgt. Cord Davidson
Independence County Sheriff's Department
Batesville, Arkansas

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8-02-12

D.A.R.E. Officer killed in-line-of-duty

One of our own has gone home for final roll-call. Reagan County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Michell (D.A.R.E. Officer) has joined the ranks of those who gave the last full measure of devotion.
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8-03-12 Download Updated Press Release (Includes service and rememberence information)

8-08-2012
NewsWest 9's coverage of Deputy Josh Mitchell's funeral service held at First Baptist Church in Big Lake, Texas on August 8, 2012.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 30, 2012

For The First Time Ever, When Kids Get Hurt They Can Actually Make A Statement To The World

Ouchies Bandages Partners with D.A.R.E. in An Effort to Give Kids the Chance to Let Everyone Know How They Feel About Bullying On Their Fingers or Elbows. MORE

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Casey Introduces Bill to Combat Dangerous Trend of Cough Syrup Abuse Among Teens MORE

D.A.R.E. Elementary School Curriculum Planners...MORE

Daren-the-Lion has his an app...MORE

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D.A.R.E. Vendors help Communities in DeKalb County, Alabama

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D.A.R.E. Partners with the Department of Homeland Security on Cyber Security Efforts...MORE

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Officers take time out from their Conference to bring smiles to children at Florida Hospital....MORE

Schwarzenegger’s Call to Consider Marijuana Legalization To Boost Taxes Is “Irresponsible,” Says Chairman of DARE Board Louis "Skip" Miller...MORE

Study Finds Education Program Effective in Preventing Cyberbullying

D.A.R.E./iKeepSafe Program Deemed Effective by Educators, Online Safety Expert ...MORE

School-Based Prevention Cuts Drug Use, Violence, NIDA Says

Fifth-grade students who took part in comprehensive, interactive school-based prevention programs starting as early as first grade were half as likely as their peers to use alcohol or other drugs, act out violently, or engage in sexual activity, according to a new study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)....MORE

Drug education positively impacts risky sexual behavior

School-based drug education programs for adolescents can have a long-term positive impact on sexual behavior in addition to curbing substance abuse, according to a RAND Corp. study released. ....MORE

Smoking Marijuana Supports Violent Mexican Cartels

Some drug-prevention groups are shifting their message to students based on current events, equating smoking marijuana to supporting Mexico's violent drug cartels ....MORE

President Barack Obama declares National D.A.R.E. Day

The President of the United States said, "Today we honor D.A.R.E. for its important work. The efforts of D.A.R.E.'s instructors and supporters benefit our Nation's children and are deserving of praise and appreciation."....MORE

U.N. Report:  Drug Prevention Programs Return $10 Per Dollar Invested

Two Iowa State University researchers have given communities worldwide good reason to implement substance abuse prevention programs. They're economically beneficial, with a nearly $10 return for every dollar invested in prevention...MORE

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