The Unintended Effects of DARE and 'Keeping it Real' Programs 💊💉

03/10/23 • 29 min

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Get ready for a deep dive into a forgotten element of your childhood – the DARE program. Remember the workbook, the lessons, and that profound promise to stay off drugs? We do too, and let’s just say; we were more into cracking jokes in the workbook than taking the lessons to heart. High on nostalgia and low on sobriety, we take a trip down memory lane to analyze the effectiveness of this well-meaning government initiative, discussing our personal experiences, the ironic popularity of DARE-branded apparel in counter culture, and how the program compares to other drug prevention measures like 'Keeping it Real.'
Ever wondered how different communities and generations have dealt with drug issues? We do a side-by-side comparison of how the opioid crisis and the crack problem were managed. We ponder how the War on Drugs has contributed to the criminalization of drug use, and how these measures have disproportionately affected minority communities. From the government's role in steering children away from drugs to the controversial theory of CIA introducing heroin into inner cities, we pull no punches in this episode.
Lastly, we reflect on the irony and the unintended effects of these programs on our communities. How did an anti-drug program end up becoming a fashion statement for the counter-culture? Does 'Keeping it Real' really keep kids off drugs, or is it just another failed attempt like DARE? Tune in as we question, analyze, and challenge these initiatives and their impact on our society. Ready for a reality check? Join us on this exploration of society’s failures and ironies.
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After School Special Podcast - The Unintended Effects of DARE and 'Keeping it Real' Programs 💊💉

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Staffman
Host
00:09
After School Special Podcast

Mr.T
Host
00:15
I get angry. Just thinking about it makes me mad. Little kids doing drugs it turns my stomach. That stuff hurts, it stops you from living up to your potential, it holds you back, it hurts the user, it hurts this family and it hurts this. Friends. I just want to shake some sense into you, kids, that I use in drugs and think about using it. So remember, don't, or else Okay.