of drug use across and within ethnic groups and the ideal times to intervene" finding "a double dose of intervention in elementary and middle school was no more effective than middle school intervention alone." Following the passing of Washington Initiative 502 that legalized cannabis consumption in Washington state, the DARE program was changed in the state to remove cannabis messages from their year 5 curriculum, arguing "research has found that teaching children about drugs with which they have never heard of or have no real life understanding may stimulate their interest or curiosity about the substance." Ironic response T-shirts and other merchandise reading "D.A.R.E To Keep Kids Off Drugs" became popular as an ironic item in drug culture and other countercultures starting in the 1990s. According to a report from Vice, the program's appealing logo and acronym may unintentionally suggest one should dare to experiment with drugs. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in a 2022 tweet referred to his sporting of the T-Shirt in 2019 with "What are you all wearing for Halloween this year?" References External links DARE World How to Start a DARE Program in your Community International Association of Chiefs of Police, IACP 2003 U.S. General Accounting Office letter to Senator Richard J. Durbin UK website Training Center Minas Gerais / DARE Brazil (PROERD) DARE Brazil (PROERD) Official Keepin' It Real website Alamo Area / Bexar County DARE ASU's official Keepin' it REAL website Drug Abuse Helpline Health education in the United States Law enforcement in the United States American companies established in 1983 Drug rehabilitation History of drug control Law enforcement in England and Wales 1983 establishments in California