These are a few things I learned in D.A.R.E., and I don’t understand why anyone would do them. Sometimes you see people on the street smoking a cigarette. The smoke that’s coming off of it smells terrible, and you can’t believe someone would smoke such a smelly thing that can be dangerous to your body. Some people drink alcohol. It is not super bad for you as long as you don’t drink a lot at one time. People who drink a lot at once can get sick and possibly die. Good friends are always important especially if you know they are responsible, trustworthy and won’t make bad decisions. Friends who make bad decisions such as smoking ,or drinking alcohol can get put in jail, get sick or just look unhealthy.

One thing I learned in D.A.R.E. was how smoking can change how your body looks. It will make your teeth yellow and your skin have wrinkles. Smoking and tobacco can cause many diseases that  are deadly to your body. Two diseases are lung cancer and heart disease. There are more than 200 know harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke. Such as Nicotine that is addictive. With all these terrible effects, I don’t understand why anyone would start smoking.

    Another thing I learned in D.A.R.E. was how alcohol use is illegal for anyone under the age of 21. Alcohol is very dangerous. There are 75,000 alcohol related deaths each year in the U.S. Alcohol is deadly. It will slow down the brain and body. Alcohol is addictive. To much can lead to a coma which is very close to death. All these things that alcohol does to you, I don’t know why people drink so much of  it.

    The last thing that I chose in D.A.R.E. is my favorite. It’s that you should always be safe. Don’t get near people who are making bad decisions. such as doing drugs, smoking, or drinking alcohol. Always be responsible, wherever you are. If someone asks you to smoke, say NO and walk away. Stay with good people you know won’t make bad decisions. They are your best and trustworthy friends. I don't know why people would do these things, they can damage your body in ways you can't fix them.

Overall, these things can be deadly and can hurt you in many ways. I suggest to stay away from them, and always be healthy. Remember to eat fruits and vegetables and don’t make bad decisions. I promise to not do bad things to my body when I get older,and you should do the same.