Contact Sgt. Sam Shelton at (336) 623-9687

Email:  Sam Shelton

The City of Eden teaches the D.A.R.E. Core Program to all 5th grade classes in the City of Eden.  We believe that in order to influence children in their decisions, we have to enhance what they have learned and we must educate parents about the peer environment their children live in.

Alcohol-#1 Misused Drug
In the United States there are approximately 11 million alcoholics.   The average beginning age for experimentation of alcohol is 10 years of age.   It is responsible for 53% of fatal crashes, 70% of violent crimes, and is the leading cause of death for teens.

D.A.R.E.
The City of Eden, along with every state in the U.S. and 44 other countries, participate in the most worldwide drug prevention program, Drug Abuse Resistance Education.  It teaches children the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, and ways to resist peer pressure, and to feel good about themselves.

LET'S WORK IT OUT

• D.A.R.E. teaches kids to work through conflicts without resorting to violence.
• Calm Down
• Talk About It
• Compromise

PARENT'S ROLE

• MODEL A GOOD EXAMPLE
• COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CHILDREN
• SET RULES
• CONSISTENTLY ENFORCE THEM
• BE UNDERSTANDING
• EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT DRUG ABUSE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Official D.A.R.E. Website