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Addiction Treatment

The Long-Term Effects of Stimulants: Dangers and Risks

The long-term effects of stimulants can lead to frightening and devastating results. These drugs affect the brain in ways that can lead to dangerous, long-term ...
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Addiction

What Are the Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse?

Those who are worried about a loved one often wonder what the signs of prescription drug abuse are. These signs can be both easily visible ...
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Addiction

3 Basic Reasons Why Recovery Is Worth Attempting

There is no question about it — embracing the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle and committing to a life of recovery is challenging. However, any ...
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Mental Health

Hidden Depression: Signs and Treatment

Hidden depression is something that affects the lives of many people across the country daily. It can be a hard topic to discuss, and this ...
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Experiential and Adventure Therapy.
Addiction Treatment

Benefits of Experiential and Adventure Therapy

Experiential and adventure therapy helps individuals learn that they can have fun while maintaining a clean and sober lifestyle. Having fun in recovery helps to ...
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Addiction

What are Club Drugs?

Substance abuse is something that thousands of people struggle with daily, and club drugs are just as commonly abused as more dangerous and fatal ones. ...
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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Addiction

What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?

When someone struggles with alcohol, they are running the risk of developing different health concerns. One of those is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. This is a condition ...
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Addiction

Fentanyl: Dangers, Risks and Detox

Fentanyl addiction is a leading cause of overdose and overdose deaths across the country. As a dangerously potent painkiller, fentanyl is not intended for use ...
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Addiction Treatment

What is Outpatient Rehab?

Outpatient rehab, commonly referred to as OP, is a less intensive level of care provided during substance abuse treatment. OP provides much needed and beneficial ...
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Dan Philips, LCMHC, Senior Therapist of Spirit Mountain Recovery

Dan Phillips, LCMHC

Senior Therapist

Dan has worked as a licensed therapist, both publicly and privately, in the behavioral health field for the past 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family discord, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), relational struggles, and a variety of learning disabilities. Dan utilizes various therapeutic modalities in his practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship-Based Therapy and Existentialism. He has been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 2009.

Dan in his leisure time is an avid mountain biker, skier, trail runner, and golfer. He has also traveled extensively throughout his life to Nepal, Switzerland, Thailand, Italy and Costa Rica.

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