Resources

Resources include website links, hotline numbers, books, videos and more. They are listed by topic, in alphabetical order. All resources are vetted by coalition members.

Documentary: Smokescreen, 20 fact based reasons to preserve Idaho's quality of life.

Film Topics- Marijuana's environmental impact on wildlife, river water and forests. The perceived tax revenues of legalization. Medical marijuana, fact or fiction? Increased youth use of marijuana, addiction and psychosis. Destruction of rental properties from "home grows". CBD vs. THC vs. Edibles, not the same weed as the 1960's. And more...

Smokescreen Promotional Flyer (downloadable PDF)
Smokescreen Teaser (4 min.)
Smokescreen Movie (50 min.)

Resources are listed by topic, in alphabetical order.

Alcohol

Al-Anon Website: help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Website: learn about AA and find a local meeting
Be The Parents Website: resource for parents to help prevent underage drinking

Cannabis: Hemp, CBD & Marijuana

Cannabis Toolkit: curricula modules for cannabis and marijuana education (Stanford Medicine, 2019)
Cannabidiol (CBD) information and Idaho's policy (Idaho Office of Drug Policy Website)
Chronic State: powerful documentary on the unintended consequences of marijuana legalization (36 min. video, Drug Free Idaho)
International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis: doctors educating on marijuana (website)
Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act HB126: new Idaho law effective 4/16/2021
Lessons Learned From State Marijuana Legalization (Smart Approaches to Marijuana Report, 2020)
Tell Your Children: the Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence (Author Alex Berenson, 2019) An eye-opening book that reveals the link between teenage marijuana use and mental illness.
The Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado:The Impact (Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Report, Volume 8, September 2021)
Think About It... marijuana as medicine? (2 min. video, Alliance of Coalitions for Change)
Risks of Legalizing Marijuana (2 min. video, Alliance of Coalitions for Change)
Smart Approaches to Marijuana Website (SAM) Experts on Cannabis related policy changes across the nation, working to prevent another big tobacco.
Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn't Want You to Know (book)

Data: Youth Surveys

Idaho Healthy Youth Survey (Idaho Office of Drug Policy, 2021)
Idaho Youth Risk Behavior Survey (State Department of Education, 2019)
Monitoring the Future Survey: High School Youth & Trends (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2020)

Electronic Cigarettes & Nicotine (Tobacco)

Be The Parents, Teen Vaping Facts Website (Idaho Office of Drug Policy, 2020)
My Life My Quit Website: free help, just for teens
Project Filter Website: provides education and free resources to help you quit (Idaho Department of Health & Welfare)
Best Way to Quit Website: free Tobacco cessation (St. Alphonsus)
Tobacco Toolkit: curricula modules for tobacco and nicotine education (Stanford Medicine, 2019)
Vaping Prevention & Education Booklet (South Central Public Health District, Idaho 2020)

Hotlines

Crime Stoppers: 208-343-COPS (2677) Anonymously report illegal activities to help keep our community safe.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 1-800-726-0003 Professional Counseling and Referral Services
Idaho Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-398-4357 The Lifeline is FREE, confidential and always available. Help a loved one, friend or yourself. You don't have to be suicidal to use the Hotline; anyone is welcome to call.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 9-8-8 The Lifeline is FREE and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Treatment and Prevention Substance Use Helpline: 1-800-922-3406 Find treatment online.
SAMHSA's National Help Line 1-800-662-HELP (4357): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline

Legislative Tracking

How a Bill Becomes a Law
How Citizens Can Testify Before Legislative Committees
Idaho Legislature Website: this sight will help guide you through the legislative session (follow bills, find contact information for bill sponsors/committees and testify for/against purposed legislation)
Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP), Bill Tracker: use this tool to follow drug related legislation
Legislative Tracking: download this brochure for quick and easy tips to track legislation specific to your areas of interest.

Local, State & National Resources: Prevention, Treatment & Support

Community Coalitions of Idaho Website: prevention resources for organizations integrating substance abuse prevention education into their communities.
Find Help Idaho: connecting people with a variety of social services.
Idaho Regional Alcohol Drug Awareness Resource (RADAR) Center Website: free substance use disorder, prevention, treatment and recovery information clearinghouse (brochures, posters, videos and more).
SAMHSA Website: Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
The Phoenix Website: free sober active community to individuals 16+ with 48 hours of sobriety. (Boise Chapter)

Meridian Drug Bulletins

The following bulletins are created in partnership with the Meridian Police Department to educate community members and encourage families to have ongoing prevention conversations.

Five Arrested in Drug Investigation
Pills: Fentanyl disguised as "Oxycodone"
Meridian Seizure: 1600+ vape cartridges with 80% or higher THC, stolen guns and $10,710 cash
Nectar Collectar: paraphernalia used to ingest THC concentrates
Kratom: informational bulletin due to increased lethal Kratom overdoses and impaired driving arrests
Disguised Fentanyl: in tablets that look like Oxycodone
Credit Card Pipe: disguised drug paraphernalia typically used for smoking marijuana
THC Lollipop: an example of "edibles" containing THC
Pot Fruit Loop: another example of an "edible" containing THC
EZ Splitz: paraphernalia that turns cigars into marijuana blunts

Natural High(NH) Positive Social Norm Campaign

Natural High: an activity, art or sport that makes you feel good inside.

MADC Youth Sector Representative, Sydney Nate shares her Natural High: 30 sec. Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Local Meridian Youth Athlete, Colby Bond, shares his Natural High: 30 sec. Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Local Youth Artist, Kassidy Zimmerman shares her Natural High: 30 sec. Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Local Youth Race-car Driver, Zach Telford shares his Natural High: 30 sec. Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Natural High Videos Featuring Local Youth 30 sec. / 4 min. Get inspired to find your Natural High!
Natural High Website: free curricula for teachers & parents

Parents

Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child (Author Kevin Petersen) A quick read (book); clear and concise with three solid plans and resources to help the entire family.
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens Website: the trusted source for science-based information on individual drugs, their effects and the teen drug use
Parent Prevention Packet (PDF): use this booklet to help guide important discussions and create a family prevention plan.
Parent Movement 2.0 Website: helps today’s parents become more drug and alcohol savvy – providing ways to connect with other parents to get educated around issues of teenage substance use.
Partnership for Drug Free Kids Website: support and guidance to families like yours struggling with their son’s or daughter’s substance use.
Tell Your Children: the Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence (Author Alex Berenson, 2019) An eye-opening book that reveals the link between teenage marijuana use and mental illness.
Understanding How the Juvenile Justice System Works in Idaho: A handbook for families (downloadable PDF).
Youth Citation Information: downloadable brochure with most issued youth citations, how and why officers come in contact with youth, possible penalties and community resources.

Prescription Drugs (Medicine)

Meridian Medical Arts Charter, Fentanyl PSA 2024
Opioids & Overdoses: Speak Out. Opt Out. Throw Out. (free print material and overdose prevention information)
Pill Identifier: Drugs.com, Know More. Be Sure.
Prescription Drug Take-Back Program: find a safe disposal sight near you
Save a Life Flyer (PDF): Overdose Signs & Symptoms, Drug Disposal, Idaho's Good Samaritan Law and Narcan