DRUG USE AND ABUSE
- Assessments
- General Information
- Parents
- Campus Support and Services
- Drug Use Statistics
- Drug Policies
- Local Resources
- Web Sites
- Wellness Services Presentations and Trainings
Drugs affect the mind, body and our communities. Some drugs are considered illegal while others are prescribed and taken in excess. Explore some of the best resources to help you understand the facts about drug use and its influence on your life and college experience. Increase your knowledge and understanding of the harmful effects of drug use through the interactive websites provided to help make better decisions.
Assessments
Take a short questionnaire about past and present use of various drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, tobacco, inhalants or alcohol. Personalized feedback about the likely risks of personal drug use, and advice about when and where to seek more information, evaluation and help is available.
Take this screening test designed to help you determine if you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs. The questions that follow are about your use of alcohol and other drugs during the past 6 months.
These self tests for addiction can provide insights into drug use and addiction.
Drug Abuse Screening Quiz Answer 20 questions to evaluate whether treatment for drug abuse should be obtained. The test is completely confidential and anonymous; results are not recorded and anonymous.
General Information
Learn about the most commonly used drugs among college students ? street, performance enhancing, date rape/club and prescription drugs.
Great information on drugs of abuse, as well as on the science of addiction, medical consequences related to drug use and stress and drug use.
Want advice on how to help a friend that may have substance abuse issues? Check out www.freevibe.com
Parents
Great information and advice for parent in raising their children drug free.
Alcohol, Other Drugs and College: A Parent's Guide is a wonderful resource to understand college drug and alcohol use, consequences and what parents can do about it.
Campus Support and Services
Health, Wellness and Counseling Services
To talk to a caring professional about drug use and abuse, call Counseling Services at (208) 426-1601. Counseling Services is temporarily located at the Technical Services Building, Room 105.
Students in need of medical assistance can contact Medical Services at (208) 426-1459.
For additional information about drug use, contact Wellness Services at (208) 426-5686.
RADAR Network Center
The Idaho Regional Alcohol Drug Awareness Resource Network Center (RADAR) is an information clearinghouse and resource referral service. The Center, located in the Health & Wellness Center at Boise State, provides continually updated substance abuse information, educational programs and multiple complimentary copies of printed materials in English and Spanish. Videos and posters are also available. Phone: (208) 426-3471.
Drug Use Statistics
National College Health Assessment data for Fall 2007, Fall 2005 and Spring 2003, includes Boise State drug statistics.
Idaho Statistical Analysis Center
Drug Policies
Are you familiar with the Drug Policies at Boise State University or those for the State of Idaho? Check out the links below:
Student Code of Conduct Drugs (Article 4, Section 3)
Housing Handbook- Illegal Drugs
Boise State Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace
Local Resources
Center for Behavior Health
Phone:(208) 288-0649
Address: 1965 S. Eagle, Suite 180, Meridian
Hours: Monday-Friday 5am-12:30pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am-8am
Walker Center Outpatient Group
Phone: (208) 734-4200
Address: 5440 W. Franklin Road, Suite 101, Boise
Treasure Valley Narcotics Anonymous
Help Line Phone: 208-338-4880
Address: P.O. Box 1234, Boise
Substance Abuse Treatment Line
Phone: 1-800-922-3406
Hours: between 9:00am-7:00pm, M-F, Mountain Time
- Screening to determine eligibility for state funded treatment. Referrals based on eligibility status.
Idaho Treatment Resources
- For state approved facilities in your area
- For Idaho DUI Evaluator Directory
Listing of Treatment Facilities (to include non-state funded programs),
Dr. Grant Belnap, Psychiatrist
Phone: (208) 246-0123
Address: 1032 S. Bridge Way Place Suite 100, Eagle ID
-Offers a 3-Day initial detox: 1st Day: $300 2nd&3rd Day: $80 each
Drug Websites
Club Drugs has important information and resources on club drugs that are being used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as "raves" or "trances," dance clubs and bars.
Freevibe.com is an interactive, student focused site with online information about illegal drugs use and abuse.
Higher Education Center helps campuses and communities address problems of alcohol, other drugs, and violence by identifying effective strategies and programs based upon the best prevention science.
Idaho Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at significantly reducing first time meth use. Great information on this site about meth.
Parents the Anti-Drug was created by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to equip parents and other adult caregivers with the tools they need to raise drug-free kids.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and provides a fact sheet of drug related information in the State of Idaho.
National Institute of Drug Abuse houses information on drug use, treatment and prevention.
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information A national clearing house for alcohol and drug information.
