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Addiction Treatment

Why Successful Men Wait Too Long to Get Help for Addiction

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Dual Diagnosis

Why Outdoor Experiential Therapy is Vital for Men’s Dual Diagnosis Recovery

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Alcohol

The High-Functioning Trap: Why Successful Men Mask Depression with Alcohol

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Mental Health

National Mental Health Month 2026: Why Men’s Mental Health is the Focus

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Addiction

Risk Factors of Addiction for Men

Addiction in men comes with a unique set of factors that can affect them healing and getting better. These factors can affect their decision to ...
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Addiction Treatment

Why Choose Spirit Mountain Recovery: Our Focus on Fun Recovery Activities

At Spirit Mountain Recovery, we firmly believe that recovery from addiction doesn’t have to be a dreary endeavor. We prioritize incorporating fun addiction recovery activities ...
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Addiction Treatment

What is Holistic Drug Addiction Treatment?

For those in recovery, the fear of relapse never really goes away. Such fear is a legitimate concern since relapse for drug addiction is high. ...
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Addiction Treatment

Can Someone Overdose on Meth?

Methamphetamine is an illegal and highly addictive stimulant drug. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration classifies methamphetamine as a Schedule II stimulant, meaning it has an ...
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Addiction

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse

The long-term effects of alcohol can lead to deadly results. Alcohol wreaks havoc on a person’s body and mental health. It can also affect their ...
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What is Adventure Therapy in Addiction Treatment?
Addiction Treatment

What is Adventure Therapy in Addiction Treatment?

At Spirit Mountain Recovery, located amid the serene beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, we believe in harnessing the power of adventure as a ...
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Addiction

Why Your Loved One is Addicted: Understanding Addiction

Understanding addiction and why a loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol is the beginning of offering support in their recovery. Understandably, it is ...
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Detox

Can You Get Addicted to Marijuana?

Because marijuana is so widely used and is now legal in many states across the country, people mistakenly believe that this specific chemical substance is ...
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Addiction

Warning Signs of Oxycodone Abuse

Oxycodone, an opioid, is a prescription medication used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Knowing the warning signs of oxycodone abuse is vital ...
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Colby James

Colby James, PMH, NP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse

Colby earned his nursing degree from the University of Utah in 2013 and has more than a decade of experience working in diverse healthcare settings including corrections, psychiatry, dialysis, and care for U.S. veterans. He later graduated with honors from the University of South Alabama with a Master of Science in Nursing Practice specializing in mental health and substance use treatment. Colby is trained in medication management and utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. He emphasizes a holistic approach to care that considers physical health, mindfulness, nutrition, healthy relationships, and restorative sleep as important components of overall wellbeing.

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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