Countdown to Recovery Month: 2010-9-1 00:00:00 GMT+00:00
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The
Idaho RADAR Network Center provides free alcohol, tobacco, and other drug information
to
Idaho residents.
The Center, a
Boise State University program, is administered by the
Institute for the Study of Addiction in conjunction with the College of Education & the
College of Health Sciences. The Center, which includes a Video
Lending Library of over 900 titles, functions as a statewide information clearinghouse and resource referral center.
RADAR Relocates to Renovated Quarters
The RADAR Center has moved out of the south end of the "old" Health and Wellness Building and into the north end. The move has been a "step by step" process, side-stepping the activities involved with asbestos abatement, interior wall painting, remodeling, floor waxing, carpeting, and tech support installation. Alicia Wenigmann, the Center's student employee, proclaimed one day, 'We're coping with the move and the abatement "asbestos" we can.' So true!
The Center is open for business. Printed material is unpacked, and video publications are shelved. We now have an operating work room and an expanded storage area. Come visit our renovated RADAR Roundabout!
Featured Resource
Drug Update 2010: A 2-page information sheet designed to be printed and used as a master for copying:
Topics include:
- "Hello Kitty" Now Markets Wine
- Synthetic Marijuana: A Growing Trend Among Teens
- ShotPaks
- Smokeless Camel Products
- Flavored Cigarettes Banned in Hopes of Deterring Youth Smokers
- New High From Old Weed
- Teen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage
- Ecstasy...It's Back!
- Energy Drinks & Alcohol
- Purple Drank??
- You're Wearing What???
What's New in Print
View a full list of new items. See What's New.
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, in partnership with the Office of Drug Policy announces:
- The availability of $140,000 to support community-based programs to prevent and reduce underage drinking.
- Grant proposals to support the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws program are currently being accepted for:
- Law Enforcement Mini-Grant Program ($90,000; $7,500 per mini-grant), and
- Community Coalition Mini-Grant Program ($50,000; $3,000 per mini-grant)
- Application and eligibility guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from the IDJC web site at www.idjc.idaho.gov or can be requested on diskette, email, or hardcopy by calling 208-334-5100 ext. 413
- All grant applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2010.
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued Concerning Life-Threatening Risk Posed by Cocaine Laced with Veterinary Anti-Parasite Drug
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is alerting medical professionals, substance abuse treatment centers and other public health authorities about the risk that substantial levels of cocaine may be adulterated with levamisole – a veterinary anti-parasitic drug. There have been approximately 20 confirmed or probable cases of agranulocytosis (a serious, sometimes fatal blood disorder), including two deaths, associated with cocaine adulterated with levamisole. The number of reported cases is expected to increase as information about cocaine adulterated with levamisole is disseminated.
- For More Information Visit
http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/090921vet5101.aspx
Funding to Support the Center
- Monies from federal
substance abuse prevention and treatment block grant funds are
procured through the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health, Bureau of Substance Use Disorders.
- Additional support is provided by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare,
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, the Idaho Department of
Education Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program, the Idaho Department
of Juvenile Corrections Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws
Partnership, the Idaho Millennium Fund, and the Treasure Valley Alcohol Drug Coalition.
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Idaho RADAR Network Center Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday is reserved for patrons with scheduled appointments.
Please call 208-426-3471 to schedule an appointment.
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