D.A.R.E. was funded by Big Pharma trade groups, branches of law enforcement, and even things like asset forfeiture [1]. It was never about public health, but simply propaganda to justify the abuses carried out in the name of the War on Drugs and to prop up the prison and pharma industries.
Substance abuse education can't be entrusted to the government given how easy it is for public programs to be corrupted by interests who are opposed to public health and safety.
Substance abuse education can't be entrusted to the government given how easy it is for public programs to be corrupted by interests who are opposed to public health and safety.
[1] https://www.cga.ct.gov/2010/rpt/2010-R-0468.htm