For the D.A.R.E. program we had to write an essay on what I learned. Here is my essay:
D.A.R.E.
For the last few weeks being in the D.A.R.E. program with Deputy Thomas has taught me a lot. I now know D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. I learned about drugs, cigarettes, beer, and there dangers.
In this program I learned that being under the influence of beer can not only hurt you but they can also hurt your friends, family, and the people around you. Being under the influence can cause you to do things and hurt people you would not normally do. You do not only do crazy things under the influence but drinking too much beer can lead you to a coma or even death. All of the things I have talked about lead to bad things. That is why I will not drink. We also got to wear the D.U.I. goggles. The goggles taught you what it was like from a drunk persons point of view.
Smoking is another thing we learned about in D.A.R.E. Cigarettes contain two hundred known poisons and is the number one cause of lung cancer. Like alcohol smoking can hurt non smokers too. This is called second-hand smoke. Smoking can cause yellow teeth and bad breath. These are all the reasons why I will not smoke.
I do not know all the goals I want in life but I do know I want a good job. If I drink, smoke, and do drugs I will not reach my goals and lead a good life. So I Kasi Robinson pledge not to do drugs, smoke, or drink.
