Hello!

I would say someone like a doctor coming in to explain how popular drugs work is the best option. No sugar coating. Obviously you wouldn't want to teach this to elementary students. D.A.R.E is an utter failure. 

I think it's a bit naive to view the government as a single entity. The government consists of many people and often times their is no communication between them. For example, the Department of Education is a failure and unconstitutional, but does that mean we should also disband our emergency services because of it? What if I apply the same concept to family: One single member of a family committed a string of murders. Would it be fair to label that entire family as murderers? Just because the CIA brought in drugs, doesn't mean the FBI did. I'm afraid that's how many people view the government. I am in no way saying we should let things slide or turn a blind eye. What I am advocating for is we should encourage successful programs, and disband unsuccessful ones.