Welcome to the Idaho RADAR Center
WELCOME BACK TO RADAR!
Current RADAR Center Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am-5pm
We will still serve our patrons through online ordering or requests through email (shipping within the state of Idaho) at any time! We may also be available for one-on-one appointments outside of these hours-please email radar@boisestate.edu to schedule.
You may call/email to inquire about office hours to ensure we’re open.
208-426-3471, radar@boisestate.edu
RADAR News
Our July Newsletter is now available!
The monthly publication from the RADAR Center provides a brief overview of new materials and announcements at our resource center as well as information about relevant events in the Treasure Valley Community, webinars and free trainings.
Sign Up for RADAR's Monthly Newsletter
Feedback and Purchase Suggestions
Please tell us how we're doing and how we can better serve you.International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day – 31st of August – raises awareness of overdose, stimulates action and discussion, fights with stigma, remembers those who died, and acknowledges the grief of the family and friends left behind.
We added new overdose awareness resources to our website. Get them for free:
The PDFs linked to the physical products are available after clicking on the buttons above.
Check out also an IOAD event that will take place in Boise on the 31st of August:
International Overdose Awareness Day Boise
The Electronic Cigarette Dragon: The Public Health Concern That Became a Criminal Justice Challenge
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.
Michelle R. Peace, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Science, Virginia Commonwealth University has provided site users with slides and information regarding what to watch out for, what they look like and how to discuss this new concern.
SAMHSA Treatment Resources For Opioid Use Disorder-Flyer (PDF)
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.
Donate/Support the RADAR Video Library
Thank you for your continued support!
Idaho RADAR Center
The Idaho RADAR Center provides free information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to Idaho residents only. It includes a Lending Library of over 900 titles and functions as a statewide information clearinghouse and resource referral center.