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Why Most Drug Addiction Programs Do Not Work

Research statistics have shown that even after 6 weeks of inpatient treatment for alcohol and injected heroin addiction, that 90% of adult men will have ...
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Addiction Treatment

The Concept of Spirituality in Recovery from a Substance Addiction

Complicating any discussion of the role that Recovery of Spirit plays in helping someone to heal from a Substance Use Disorder is that there is ...
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Marijuana

Marijuana Legalization: Cause for Celebration Or Concern?

According to the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Marijuana use can lead to the development of problem use, known as ...
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The 3 Stages of Relapse
Relapse

The 3 Stages of Addiction Relapse to Look Out For

When your loved one makes it successfully through a rehabilitation program, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of a relapse. ...
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How Addicting is Oxycodone?
Oxycodone

How Addicting is Oxycodone?

Did you know oxycodone, found in OxyContin, is the most commonly abused prescription drug in the US? The transition from use to abuse happens quickly ...
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How Alcohol Affects the Brain
Alcohol

What You Should Know About How Alcohol Affects the Brain

It only takes one trip to a bar on the weekend to see that alcohol can significantly impact the brain. In some cases, it only ...
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Why Men’s Only Addiction Treatment for My Loved One?
Addiction Treatment

Top 5 Unique Benefits of a Men’s Addiction Treatment Center

When it comes to helping your loved one find the right rehabilitation center, nothing is off limits. Your goal is to help find a solution, ...
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How Does Meth Affect the Brain?
Meth

Meth and Your Brain: What are the Effects of Meth on the Brain?

Whether you call it speed, crystal meth, crank or tweak, it all leads you to the same place. Methamphetamine is a highly potent and frequently ...
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What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Mental Health

Understanding the Lasting Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

It is often said that the events that happen to us as children can have a tremendous impact on us as adults. This can mean ...
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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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