During the Thanksgiving holiday in 2022, there were 184 crashes fatalities across the US involving drivers with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher. Please drive safe this holiday season - and remember, buzzed driving is drunk driving. nhtsagov

So grateful to Idaho Falls Police, Idaho State Police - Headquarters, and Idaho Office of Drug Policy for partnering with us for a two-day fentanyl training for eastern Idaho law enforcement. We continue to join forces across the state with the goal of strengthening our fight against #fentanyl trafficking.

Families need their loved ones at the table. Keep yourself and others on the road safe this #Thanksgiving by driving sober, designating a sober driver, or calling a taxi or rideshare to get you home safely. nhtsagov

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for Idaho’s dedication to preventing substance abuse and building stronger, healthier communities. Together, we’re working toward a brighter future for our youth and families. Stay safe, stay connected, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Celebrate National Communicate with Your Kids Day!

The end of the year is a busy time for many, with more drivers on the road than usual. If you’ve been drinking, do not drive. Call a sober friend, ride share, or taxi to get you home safely. nhtsagov

Merry Christmas from the Idaho Office of Drug Policy! This holiday season, let’s spread love, joy, and support to keep our communities safe and drug-free. Wishing you all a season of peace, health, and positive choices!

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 26th. Plan to safely dispose of unused or expired meds at a drop-off site near you. Find locations: Take Back Day #TakeBackDay #Idaho

Reminder: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, April 26. Clean out your cabinets and drop off unused meds at a safe collection site. Find your site: Take Back Day #TakeBackDay

Today’s the day! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is here. Bring your unused or expired meds to a safe drop-off site—no questions asked. Find a location: Take Back Day Let’s keep Idaho safe and healthy together. #TakeBackDay

This morning, I joined Idaho State Police at their forensics lab, where dedicated professionals are working to track fentanyl seized across Idaho. This #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay, we’re encouraged to share that fentanyl overdose deaths in Idaho are declining, a sign that our

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Even a tiny amount of fentanyl can take a life — a friend, sibling, or child. Read the stories of Idahoans we’ve lost, and learn how to protect your loved ones: 🔗 fentanyltakesall.org/stories #FentanylTakesAll #ODP #FentanylAwareness

Would you know the difference? Fake pills are made to look real, but many are laced with fentanyl. Even a small amount can be deadly. Learn how to stay safe: fentanyltakesall.org/what-to-do #FentanylAwareness #FentanylTakesAll #ODP

Fentanyl was involved in 51% of all overdose deaths in Idaho in 2023. It’s 100x more potent than morphine, 50x more than heroin. Learn how to protect yourself: fentanyltakesall.org/facts #FentanylFacts #ODP #FentanylAwareness

Marijuana use before age 18 increases the risk of future opioid misuse. The Idaho Office of Drug Policy supports early prevention strategies to keep our communities healthy and safe. 🔗 Learn More: odp.idaho.gov/marijuana/ 🔗 Get the facts at JustSayKNOW.org

✔️ Drug overdose deaths down 20% in 2024 ⚠️ 1 in 4 cocaine + 1 in 8 meth samples contain fentanyl ⚠️ Xylazine and medetomidine are rising in fentanyl supply ⚠️ 4+ million youth vaped marijuana last year Read DEA’s 2025 report: National Drug Threat Assessment

🚨 DEA is warning the public about nitazenes.🚨 These synthetic opioids are similar to fentanyl and can be just as potent or even stronger. Read the DEA publication: getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/sites/default/…

🚨 DEA alert about bromazolam. 🚨This uncontrolled benzodiazepine is often found in counterfeit Xanax pills and purchased from foreign websites. Read the DEA publication: getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/sites/default/…

The DEA has launched Fentanyl Free America, a national enforcement and public awareness effort that aims to reduce the supply and demand for fentanyl. Nearly 50,000 lives were lost last year due to fentanyl related overdoses. Fentanyl Free America | DEA.gov