There is a common misconception that marijuana is not addictive. This leads many people to feel that it is relatively safe to use. However, it…
The holidays are right around the corner. To this, many will shout, “Cheers! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Others will say, “Bah…
This page discusses mental health treatment at Ashwood Recovery in Boise. It covers some of the mental illnesses that we treat, as well as co-occurring…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 800,000 people commit suicide every year across the globe. That breaks down to one person every 40 seconds.…
“You could think about the manufacturers as having lit the fire, and the distributors and pill mills were really pouring gas on the fire.”~ Dr.…
Mixing alcohol and drugs is never a good idea. Whether they are over-the-counter prescription meds or illegal drugs, taking them with booze can have fatal…
Crystal meth might conjure up the thought of the popular series Breaking Bad. We witnessed firsthand how to make bathtub crank through Walter White’s chemical…
It does not come as much of a surprise that recovering addicts are often faced with the added challenge of recovering their relationships, particularly during…
What is Severe Clinical Depression? Severe clinical depression is a treatable illness that affects more women than it does men. In fact, 20% of women…
DISCLAIMER: David Cassidy lived a life largely in the public eye, and his struggles with alcoholism—the disease that ultimately killed him—are well-documented. This an attempt…