$44K Grant Given To Lakewood For Drug Education

LAKEWOOD, OH — The state is granting $44,018 to the city of Lakewood for drug use and prevention education. The money will primarily be used for the city's D.A.R.E. program, Captain Ed Hassing of Lakewood Police told Patch.

This isn't the first time that Lakewood has gotten this funding. Hassing said state has provided money for Lakewood's D.A.R.E. program for "at least 15 years." Last year, the department got $41,931 from the state.

"We appreciate their assistance with this program," Hassing said.

The grant money awarded to Lakewood came through Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's office. More than $3 million in grants were given to 152 sheriffs offices and police departments. All awarded grants must have an impact on a local school district, DeWine said.

“Age-appropriate substance abuse prevention education every year, at every grade level is key,” DeWine said in a statment. “Evidence-based prevention education helps students develop the skills they need to make good decisions, stay drug-free, and live healthier lives.”

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