Enjoy Responsibly

The Idaho State Liquor Division promotes responsible drinking.

Consuming alcohol responsibly is often a valued and enjoyable aspect of celebrations in everyday life. We recognize that alcohol may harm the lives of some consumers when ingested irresponsibly. We seek to do our part in preventing the misuse of alcohol by supporting programs, practices, and policies related to substance abuse including but not limited to drunk driving, underage drinking, and excessive consumption. We encourage our consumers to make responsible decisions, and we expect the same from our employees.

The legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% for consumers aged 21 and older. Individuals under the age of 21 have a legal BAC of 0.00%. Consumers can still face a driving under the influence (DUI) charge if their BAC is at any level above 0.00% and deemed “noticeably impaired” by law enforcement. If you are questioning your level of sobriety, please don’t take the risk and find a suitable ride home.

Our retail employees are trained on responsible service for the sale of alcohol, and we encourage them to be ambassadors for accountable consumption. We aim to provide consumers with the information to facilitate in making responsible choices regarding alcohol. If misuse is suspected in yourself, a friend, a family member or a coworker, resources listed below are available to all Idahoans. Please Enjoy Responsibly.

Resources

Education & Alcohol Regulation

Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (FAAR)

A distinguished National Advisory Board and our partners at the national and local level help us reach a broad audience, guiding a lifetime of conversations about alcohol responsibility across all 50 U.S. states and in our nation’s capital.

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare has numerous resources listed regarding substance use disorders. Treatment and prevention resources and services can be found here.

NASADAD

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. highlights the risks of consuming alcohol, along with resources for treatment of abuse.

Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)

The Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) ensures all establishments selling or producing alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer, and wine, are properly licensed and conform to the law.

Idaho Office of Drug Policy

The Idaho Office of Drug Policy leads Idaho’s substance abuse policy and prevention efforts by developing and implementing strategic action plans and collaborative partnerships to reduce drug use and related crime, thereby improving the health and safety of all Idahoans.

NABCA

The mission of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and ensure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.

DrinkIQ

The DRINKiQ website has been specifically created to cover all aspects of alcohol, and give you the tools to make more informed choices about drinking, including the decision not to drink.

Help & Recovery

Detox Rehabs

The primary goal at DetoxRehabs.net is to connect those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction with resources, treatment options, and a community of support in order to help more people find the recovery they deserve.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. Alcoholics Anonymous has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome, and it’s free. You can sit, listen, and learn more about recovery, or you can share about your situation. It’s completely up to you. Find AA Meetings in Idaho

Idaho Care Line (2-1-1)

The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine, a free statewide community Information and Referral service, is a program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Our comprehensive database includes programs that offer free or low-cost health and human services or social services, such as rental assistance, energy assistance, medical assistance, food and clothing, child care resources, emergency shelter, and more.

Addictions.com

Addictions.com provides state-by-state sobriety and treatment hotlines. For help finding an Idaho alcohol or drug dependance recovery treatment center, here is a list of phone numbers.

Drug Rehab USA

We understand the struggles faced by individuals dealing with substance use issues, as well as their loved ones and colleagues. We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and we strive to provide clear and concise information to help individuals at any stage of recovery.

Children & Parents

Eastern Idaho Public Health

Eastern Idaho Public Health provides resources for underage drinking prevention in Idaho and the abuse of opioids. More information can be found here.

We Don’t Serve Teens

This website provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harms. Teen drinking is linked to injury and risky behavior. We can reduce teen drinking by stopping teens’ easy access to alcohol.

Be the Parents

Idaho’s underage drinking prevention website. Eliminating underage drinking depends on all of us. Idaho’s BeTheParents.org encourages you to protect your child from consequences of underage drinking, like unplanned and unwanted sexual activity, brain impairment, and even death.

Partnership to End Addiction

New discoveries about adolescent brain development provide insights about teens and risky behaviors as well as new ideas and tips on what parents can say and do when talking with their teens about the risks of drugs and alcohol.