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How Should Schools Educate Teens About Drugs?

Season 7 Episode 1

In The 80's D.A.R.E was widely accepted by schools all over the country, but scientists found it wasn't really effective. Fast forward to present day and D.A.R.E is still around... sort of. Myles investigates how D.A.R.E. has changed their curriculum and other ways that drug education is being taught in schools. Join him in answering the question: How should schools educate teens about drugs?

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