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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.
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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