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Common Medications Used for Drug Detox

Drug detox often involves medications to ease withdrawal, reduce risks, and support recovery. Learn about medicines for opioids, alcohol, benzos, and stimulants, plus supportive treatments.

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Is Vivitrol Treatment Safe?

Vivitrol is an FDA-approved injection for opioid and alcohol dependence. Learn how it works, its side effects, safety precautions, and why it may be an effective recovery option.

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IDAHO’S RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID CRISIS

Follow link to view slide show. 1. IDAHO’S RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID CRISIS Presented by: Idaho Association of Recovery Community Centers 2. A GENERATION IN CRISIS… “Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids – including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids

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Never Give Up!!

HELLO, MY NAME IS NICOLE AND I’M AN ADDICT. I DON’T KNOW WHEN IT HAPPENED, OR HOW IT HAPPENED. I JUST KNOW THAT I AM. I THINK THAT I REALIZED I HAD A PROBLEM SOMETIME IN MY TEN-YEAR MARRIAGE WITH MY EX HUSBAND. IT BECAME CLEAR TO ME THAT I WAS NOT

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Raise the Bottom saved my life!

My name is Chad, and I am a recovering addict.  For 17 years, I battled against an addiction to opiates that nearly destroyed my life and the lives of everyone around me.  Everything in my life revolved around my drug use, and it is difficult to describe the feeling of

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RTB Opens in Nampa

Our second location is officially open!! We are so grateful to be able to better serve those living in Canyon County. Please check out our web site for a full list of our services and office hours. Our goal for 2018 is to continue spreading education and awareness about the opiate

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Graduation from the relish tray

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring….except for the family drunk. She stayed out longer than she intended…again! This year was going to be different, last year was a disaster! But all her friends were having a Christmas Eve party, she had

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Grocery shopping on a budget

As a mom I like to think I’ve mastered many skills, but grocery shopping on a budget was definitely not one of them. So, for the last few weeks, I have been learning the art of shopping according to our means. Not only am I spending less money but I’m

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Welcome to Raise the Bottom’s new website

Welcome and thank you for checking out our new website! We are glad that you are here and we hope to provide you with information on addiction, treatment options, and what RTB can do to help you on your journey to recovery. RTB specializes in opiate treatment and we are one

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