Based on the excerpt, which statement is true? The D. A.R. E. program ("Drug Abuse Resistance
Education") began in 1983. In this program, police
officers taught special 45-minute lessons in classrooms
about the dangers of drugs. However, the program was
shown to have very little effect; there was only a small,
short-term reduction in tobacco use, but no reduction in
alcohol or marijuana use. Long-term rates of teen
substance abuse did not change significantly.
In 1998, behavioral scientists began looking for different
ways to teach this program. The new D. A.R. E. curriculum
is called "keepin' it REAL," and students spend most of
their time practicing refusal strategies with friends rather
than being lectured on the possible effects of drugs. The
"REAL" acronym stands for the four main strategies the
students practice: Refuse, Explain, Avoid, and Leave.
There is also much more emphasis on teaching students
how to make safe and responsible decisions in all areas of
life.
Antidrug campaigns have little effect on how much
students use drugs.
O Lots of students use tobacco, but very few use
alcohol or marijuana.
Antidrug campaigns can help prevent substance
abuse, but cannot reduce it.
O Practicing refusal strategies can help students stay
sober.