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Signs I’ve Enabled My Loved One’s Addiction
Addiction Treatment

10 Sure Signs You Are Enabling Your Loved One’s Addiction

Of course you want to help your loved one in need. You should! Families are built around trust, support and protection. But, when does helping ...
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A man abusing Marijuana
Marijuana

Understanding How Marijuana Affects the Brain

In general, marijuana has a reputation of being fairly harmless, but it’s important to understand researchers are still exploring its affects on the brain. There ...
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Residential Treatment

Top 10 Things to Tell Your Loved One About Spirit Mountain Recovery

Convincing a loved one to enter rehab is no easy task. There are a million different objections and excuses they may present to you and ...
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Is Addiction a Disease? A New Way of Thinking.
Addiction Treatment

Is Addiction a Disease? Understanding a New Way of Thinking

It has long since been accepted that addiction is a disease. Depending on the make-up of someone’s genetics, they are more or less likely to ...
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Why Spirit Mountain: Personalized Treatment
Addiction Treatment

Why Choose Spirit Mountain Recovery: Our Personalized Treatment

The traditional 12-step approach to recovery is not for everyone. While it is a highly effective method of treatment for some individuals, for others it ...
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The Risks of Mixing Xanax and Cocaine
Cocaine

Fast Facts: The Risks of Mixing Xanax and Cocaine

When it comes to drug abuse, it’s not uncommon for someone to try several kinds of drugs, sometimes simultaneously. As a loved one trying to ...
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How to Stay Positive During Addiction Recovery
Addiction Treatment

6 Strategies to Help You and Your Loved One Stay Positive

Looking on the bright side. Viewing the glass half full instead of half empty. Mind over matter. We’ve all heard these sayings before and know ...
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Are Hallucinogens Addictive?
Hallucinogens

Hallucinogens: How Addictive Are They?

Perhaps it just started out as something fun to do with friends. Or maybe your loved one found drugs like LSD or PCP as a ...
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How Addiction Recovery Can Be Fun
Addiction Treatment

Believe It or Not, Addiction Recovery Can Be Fun

Addiction is no laughing matter. It’s wreaked havoc on your family and turned your loved one into somebody you no longer recognize. When you’re living ...
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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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