Paige Trunzo
May 22, 2017
What I learned from D.A.R.E.
D.A.R.E helped me learn about many important and different situations that I
may have to face growing up. It taught me how to handle difficult situations that
may come up in my future.
D.A.R.E. taught me about the effects of alcohol use and tobacco use. For
example, alcohol can affect teens more than adults because teens' bodies are still
growing. Also, alcohol can make you have memory loss, poor judgement or loss of
self-control. An example of how tobacco use can affect your body is that it can cause
heart disease, yellow teeth, and even different cancers.
I know that I can use the strategies that I learned in D.A.R.E. in my future.
D.A.R.E. taught me to make good choices. If I know of a place where people may be
using drugs, I will avoid that place and hang around nonusers instead. I know that I
will have to be responsible with my school work and get that done before playing
video games or other "fun" activities. I know that I will never use tobacco products.
I hope to never bully anyone, and I will try to be friendly as much as I can.
It is very important to be drug-free. Drugs can cause many problems. It is
illegal to use drugs. Drugs can make you uncoordinated and slow your reflexes,
among other things. It is just better not to start anything that is harmful to you and
then become addicted to it. Just stay drug-free, and you will be fine.
I have enjoyed learning about what situations may come up in my future.
D.A.R.E. taught me what problems may happen and how I can solve those problems.
I am sure that with this knowledge, and with advice from my parents and teachers, I
will make the best decisions in my life.