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?
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...