D.A.R.E was started around the same time that irrational fears began to sweep across the United States. Created and run by police officers across the country, D.A.R.E’s goal was to educate. There was everything! The catchy jingle, the mascot, and even a children’s choir. But, it was also missing a few things, like any research-based methods and practices. Turns out, that’s an important ingredient and as the years have gone by studies have found that despite the cute mascot, D.A.R.E failed in its mission to protect future generations.