Research has shown that participation in the D.A.R.E. program during elementary school has no effect on later alcohol use, cigarette smoking, or marijuana use in the 12th grade, although it may deter a small amount of the use of illegal and more deviant drugs such as inhalants, cocaine, and LSD among teenage males.

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This statement accurately reflects the findings of multiple studies on the effectiveness of the D.A.R.E. program. While it may have some limited impact on preventing the use of certain drugs, it generally does not have a significant long-term effect on overall substance use behaviors.

Research Has Shown That Participation in the D