Cohn, J. (2001, May 24). DRUG EDUCATION: THE TRIUMPH OF BAD SCIENCE. Rolling Stone, Retrieved February 12, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.

This source assists in documenting that it is more cost effective to revise D.A.R.E than to create a new program.

West, S. L., O'Neal, K. K. (2004) Project D.A.R.E Effectiveness Revisited, American Journal of Public Health, 94 (6), 1027-1029.

This is a study that was conducted first in 1997 and then again in 2004 as a follow to measure if D.A.R.E is still not demonstrating results. This is helpful in establishing that D.A.R.E needs revision.

Web Resources:

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/factsheets/meth.htm , Center for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet

This resource is important it keeps all records current and tracks changes over time. It provides useful information regarding substance use, age of consumption, means of consumption and additional information that can be used when looking at issues in society.

http://www.cdc.gov/yrbss , National Youth Risk Behavior Survey

This is a survey that addresses focuses on the self report data of adolescents regarding their behavior. This adds information when making suggested recommendations for the D.A.R.E program.

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/AboutNIAAA/NIAAASponsoredPrograms/underage.htm , National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institute of Health : Underage Drinking Research Initiative

This site is very informative regarding statistics on substance use and abuse. This is helpful in comparing findings with other studies and in substantiating that there is a problem that needs assistance.