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Abstract
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Objectives. We provide an updated meta-analysis on the effectiveness of Project D.A.R.E. in preventing alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use among school-aged youths.
Methods. We used meta-analytic techniques to create an overall effect size for D.A.R.E. outcome evaluations reported in scientific journals.
Results. The overall weighted effect size for the included D.A.R.E. studies was extremely small (correlation coefficient = 0.011; Cohen d = 0.023; 95% confidence interval = ñ0.04, 0.08) and nonsignificant (z = 0.73, NS).
Conclusions. Our study supports previous findings indicating that D.A.R.E. is ineffective. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Public Health, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by the American Public Health Association)
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Substance Use Prevention
Drug Use Prevention
Prevention Program
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Child Substance Use
Alcohol Use Prevention
Tobacco Use Prevention
School Based
Meta-Analysis
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