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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. In addition to working in private practice, she enjoys writing in order to validate folks in therapy, normalize mental health and addiction recovery, and provide individuals with helpful mental health tools.

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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 ...

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 ...

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Weight Gain & Other Side Effects of Clonazepam

December 21st, 2021|Comments Off on Weight Gain & Other Side Effects of Clonazepam

Clonazepam & Weight Gain Benzodiazepine Side Effects Clonazepam is the generic name for the brand name benzodiazepine Klonopin, a prescription medication most commonly used for the treatment of moderate or severe anxiety disorders. ...

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Steps & Timeline to Beat Alcohol Addiction

November 11th, 2021|Comments Off on Steps & Timeline to Beat Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Addiction Recovery Overcome Alcoholism Alcoholism is a complex condition, one which affects millions of Americans of all ages and demographics on an annual basis. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug ...