The Editorial Staff

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

Contributor
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.
Recent Articles
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 ...
CuraWest Expands to Include Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Denver Area Detox Opens Residential Program CuraWest, the Denver areaâs premier medical detox center, has announced the official opening of its residential treatment program, which will be offered as a follow-up level of ...
Meet Paul DeCamara, Business Development with CuraWest
Meet Our Staff CuraWest Team Members Meet Paul DeCamara, Business Development for CuraWest âWhen I first started with Guardian Recovery Network and Immersion Recovery Center, I was assigned to work with program alumni,â ...
Coloradoâs Fentanyl Bill May Help Those Who Need Treatment
Currently, the leading cause of drug overdose death in America is fentanyl â a powerful synthetic opioid narcotic that is roughly 100 times more potent than morphine. Over the course of the past several years ...
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 ...
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 ...