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A woman and her therapist discuss the stages of drug addiction.
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Stages of Drug Addiction

Addiction affects everyone differently. Some people begin using drugs early, slowly developing physical and psychological dependence over the course of years. Others develop an addiction ...
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Addiction

The 4 Stages of Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a complex and chronic disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Alcohol addiction does not develop overnight. Rather, it progresses over time through several ...
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A professional evaluating a client with dual diagnosis at an addiction treatment center in Utah.
Addiction Treatment

What Are the Signs of Addiction in Men?

Addiction is a complex and chronic disease that significantly impacts the lives of men and those they love. While addiction is a devastating condition, many ...
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Addiction Treatment

Are Men More Prone to Addiction?

Addiction is a progressive disease that affects people from all walks of life. No one is immune to the ravages of substance abuse, and its ...
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What Drugs Are Opioids?
Addiction Treatment

What Drugs Are Opioids?

Opioids are a class of drugs at the center of a national health crisis. Of the just over 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the United ...
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Is There Inpatient Treatment for Alcoholism?
Addiction Treatment

Is There Inpatient Treatment for Alcoholism?

Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Data suggests that 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 12 currently have ...
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Tips For Staying Sober During the Holidays
Recovery

Tips For Staying Sober During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time for celebration and cheer. Family gatherings, dinner parties, and other activities bring friends and loved ones closer to each ...
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What Are the Benefits of a Medical Drug Detox Program?
Detox

What Are the Benefits of a Medical Drug Detox Program?

Recovering from drug addiction is not a singular major event. In reality, recovery is a process that comprises several important steps. Medical detoxification is the ...
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Addiction Treatment

Can Alcohol Affect Depression?

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used legal drugs in the United States. According to data from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use ...
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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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