Welcome to the Unaltered State
Idaho, let’s get real and prevent youth substance use.
the unaltered state
Welcome to the unaltered state, an invitation to a substance-free life and a community call-to-action to fight for a substance-free future for our kids.
Help Idaho youth and have their back. Play your part and show up. Love fearlessly, listen with heart, and lead by example.
Families with teens! Watch the premiere of Welcome to the Unaltered State, during our statewide family dinner and a movie night watch party, Tuesday, April 22nd at 8pm on Idaho Public Television!
Have dinner (make it Talk-O-Tuesday!), watch the at-home premiere on Idaho Public TV and use the “Unaltered Discussion Guide” to talk with your child about the dangers of substance use. IT’S A MESSAGE OF LOVE AND HOPE TO HELP YOUR KIDS LIVE SUBSTANCE-FREE LIVES.
Idaho kids are facing significant challenges with isolation, a mental health crisis, and increasingly dangerous substances. This documentary explores the dangers facing our kids and helps us find better ways to make Idaho the best possible place for kids—the Unaltered State.
Watch the Documentary now
Start simple
The problem can seem overwhelming, especially for parents who are already stressed. So, start small. Pick one or two things from the following sections to begin you and your family’s journey to an Unaltered State.
Know the Drug Landscape: The Altered State
See how a mental health crisis and deadly illicit substances are threatening Idaho kids.
Video Contest for
Idaho Teens
Inviting Idaho 12-18 year olds to enter a video contest for a chance to win part of $10,000 in cash prizes
Have the “Unaltered” Talk
Help the kids in your life understand the dangers of substance use.
Is my Child at Risk?
Understand the risks and reduce the chances the child in your life will turn to substance use.
Build Strong Connections
See how less screen time and more “we-time” can make a difference.
Wired for Risks: Your Child’s Brain
See how we can redirect our kids to seek smart risks and expand their horizons.
Other Statewide Efforts
It takes more than a village, it takes a state to help guide our kids to substance-free futures. This is why we support and work in partnership with these other Idaho campaigns.
Family Support Centers
You literally are not alone. Get started with an assessment, resources, and support from a youth and family center near you.
Idaho Health Districts
Health districts protect and promote health in their communities. Reach out to one near you for programs, resources, and community support.
South Central Public Health District