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Cayla earned a BA in playwriting from UCLA in 2012, and has been writing recovery-related content ever since.

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Natalee Serrels graduated in 2013 with a master’s degree in psychology. 

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Katie Phillips, LCSW is a trauma therapist with 20 years of experience. Her passion is to help individuals learn more about mental health and wellness.

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Audra was born and raised in Greensburg, PA. After completing her undergraduate degree at Saint Vincent College…

Recent Articles

What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in Colorado?

March 7th, 2023|Comments Off on What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in Colorado?

What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in Colorado? Like many states, the most commonly used substances in Colorado are alcohol, marijuana, and prescription opioids. This isn't surprising, considering all three are legal, although prescription ...

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CuraWest Expands to Include Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment

February 8th, 2023|Comments Off on CuraWest Expands to Include Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Denver Area Detox Opens Residential Program CuraWest, the Denver area’s premier medical detox center, has announced the official opening of its residential treatment program, which will be offered as a follow-up level of ...

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Meet Paul DeCamara, Business Development with CuraWest

October 31st, 2022|Comments Off on Meet Paul DeCamara, Business Development with CuraWest

Meet Our Staff CuraWest Team Members Meet Paul DeCamara, Business Development for CuraWest “When I first started with Guardian Recovery Network and Immersion Recovery Center, I was assigned to work with program alumni,” ...

Colorado’s Fentanyl Bill May Help Those Who Need Treatment

October 1st, 2022|Comments Off on Colorado’s Fentanyl Bill May Help Those Who Need Treatment

Currently, the leading cause of drug overdose death in America is fentanyl — a powerful synthetic opioid narcotic that is roughly 100 times more potent than morphine. Over the course of the past several years ...

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Staff Spotlight – Meet Kelsey Goss

May 11th, 2022|Comments Off on Staff Spotlight – Meet Kelsey Goss

Meet CuraWest's New   Clinical Supervisor Congratulations to Kelsey Goss, who was recently promoted to CuraWest Clinical Supervisor. Kelsey has been an integral part of the CuraWest team since the detox center first ...

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Effective Treatment Options for Drug & Alcohol Addiction

April 4th, 2022|Comments Off on Effective Treatment Options for Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Effective Treatment Options for Drug & Alcohol Addiction Active addiction is not a one-size-fits-all experience. The medical condition affects different people in a variety of ways. Some people begin using substances later on ...