By Tristan Lewis

Original Source: ktvb.com

BOISE, Idaho — The holiday season brings out more get-togethers and celebrations with family and friends. It’s a happy time for many, but it can be hard for those dealing with mental health and addiction issues.

"Make no mistake about it, mental health and substance abuse are disease states," said Northpoint Recovery's Advanced Practice Provider, Todd Salzsieder PA-C, M. Ed. "It’s important to recognize that and treat them as such as opposed to some sort of weakness of personality.”

Salzsieder said social events like an office party or a large family gathering can...click here to continue reading