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What is Adventure Therapy in Addiction Treatment?
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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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A man working on Understanding addiction, contemplating treatment options.
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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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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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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Are Men More Prone to Addiction?
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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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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