D.A.R.E. Research - Archives Many research studies have been conducted since D.A.R.E. got its start in 1983.  As newer studies are added to this web site, past studies will be moved to the D.A.R.E. Research Archives section. Following are research studies that were conducted prior to 1996.    Appraisal Report  Downers Grove, Illinois - 1995  D.A.R.E.-A Success Story in Barnwell County Barnwell County, South Carolina - 1995 Evaluation of  D.A.R.E.  Fayetteville, North Carolina - 1994  Drug and Alcohol Use Among New Jersey High School Students  New Jersey – 1993  Evaluation of D.A.R.E.  Charleston County, South Carolina - 1993 Evaluation of  D.A.R.E.  Long Beach, California –1992 Evaluation of  D.A.R.E. Colorado Springs, Colorado – 1991 Interim Report Evaluation D.A.R.E.  North Carolina - 1991