The Idaho RADAR Center provides free information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to Idaho residents only. It includes a Video Lending Library of over 900 titles and functions as a statewide information clearinghouse and resource referral center.
RADAR Center Hours:
Regular Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drop-ins are welcome!
Administered by the Institute for the Study of Behavioral Health and AddictionThe Center, a Boise State University program, is administered by the Institute for the Study of Behavioral Health and Addiction in conjunction with the College of Education and the College of Health Sciences.
We are located in the Chrisway Annex BuildingThe Chrisway Annex, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center, is located on the corner of University and Chrisway Drive.
DEA National Rx Take Back Day — April 28, 2018
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Find a collection site near you with the DEA’s collection site search.
SAMHSA Treatment Resources For Opioid Use Disorder-Flyer
The flyer lists opioid use disorder resources for individual and community members and practitioners.
The Opioid Epidemic
Mapping and analytics company Esri created an interactive series of maps demonstrating the widespread impact of opioids. The maps show where opioids are most prevalent and where drug poisoning deaths are happening across the country. Counties and cities can also learn how to map their own data to take action against abuse and addiction.
NDEWS: National Drug Early Warning System
NDEWS monitors emerging drug use trends to enable health experts, researchers, and concerned citizens across the country to respond quickly to potential outbreaks of illicit drugs such as heroin and to identify increased use of designer synthetic compounds.
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