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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Most Commonly Used Drugs in Palm Beach County, FL
Don’t Fall for the Cute Names, Substance Cocktails are Lethal Palm Beach County is located in the southeastern part of Florida and lies directly north of Broward County and Miami-Dade County. The county is ...
Don’t Fall for the Cute Names, Substance Cocktails are Lethal
Don’t Fall for the Cute Names, Substance Cocktails are Lethal Powerballing, chasing the dragon, cocoa puffs; sounds like fun, doesn’t it? The names given to many mixed substance cocktails can often sound like ...
How to Manage Chronic Pain After Opiate Detox
How to Manage Chronic Pain After Opiate Detox Chronic pain is debilitating, making it difficult to think about anything else. Opioids are usually the go-to for treating chronic pain, but for someone who’s ...
Signs of Cocaine Use and Cocaine Abuse Symptoms
Signs of Cocaine Use and Cocaine Abuse Symptoms 14% of Americans, age 12 and older, have used cocaine at least once in their lifetime, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). ...
Is It Safe to Quit Drugs or Alcohol Cold Turkey?
Is It Safe to Quit Drugs or Alcohol Cold Turkey? For many people who struggle with substance use disorder, quitting abruptly, or “cold turkey,” is appealing because it offers a fresh start that ...
Morphine Abuse: What Happens in the Long Term?
Morphine Abuse: What Happens in the Long Term? Morphine is a powerful opiate derived from a poppy plant. It is prescribed to treat intense pain – usually in a hospital setting after a ...