Harm Reduction? Abstinence? How About Both.
Shanti explores the benefits of combining harm reduction and abstinence approaches to addiction treatment.
What is Vivitrol? How is it used to treat Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder?
Vivitrol is used to treat opioid & alcohol use disorders, offering an effective, non-addictive medication option.
Recovery is Built by Daily Habits
Daily habits, such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, & stress management, are key to maintaining long-term recovery from addiction.
How to Know if Outpatient Addiction Treatment is Right for You
When you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, there is no “quick fix.” When you’re researching the help available, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the options and the foreign terminology. Rehab, detox, inpatient, outpatient, IOP, partial hospitalization…the list goes on. It doesn’t matter what label you put on the program. You just […]
Fentanyl Overdoses in Portland Oregon are on the Rise
If you live in the Portland metro area, it’s probably not going to be a huge surprise to you that fentanyl related overdoses are on the rise in Portland and Oregon in general. With everything our city has been through in the last handful of years, perhaps one of the most tragic pieces of the […]
Is It Working? Addiction Treatment, Drug Decriminalization and Measure 110 in Portland Oregon
“Is it working?” That’s the million dollar question about Oregon’s grand decriminalization experiment. Certainly the rest of our country, and likely the world, is watching with interest to see how the ramifications of Measure 110 will pan out for our state. In this post, we’ll dive into what we know about Measure 110, how […]
Does Oregon Health Plan aka OHP Cover Addiction Treatment in Portland Oregon?
The short answer? YES. Oregon Health Plan (also known as OHP) has pretty great coverage for people who want addiction treatment. The long answer? Still YES. However, there are some important things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for addiction treatment services that take OHP in Portland and beyond. This post will cover some […]
What is Narcan, Where Can You Get it in Portland Oregon, and How Does it Save Lives?
What is Narcan? What isNaloxone? Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose. It works by binding to the same receptors in the brain that opioids interact with, effectively “blocking” an opioid’s ability to continue to produce a “high” in the brain and body. Narcan is available in several forms. […]
Addiction and Chronic Pain: Is There a Connection?
At Shanti Recovery and Wellness, we see many patients who describe ongoing, often debilitating pain on a weekly, daily or constant basis. If you aren’t one of the 25% or so of Americans living with some form of chronic pain, this may come as a surprise. It is very easy to take a life […]
Sober Summer Fun is NOT an Oxymoron in Portland Oregon
Summer is here! While the warm weather and fun activities of summer may make you excited to get out there and soak up the sun, many people in recovery – especially those in early recovery – find that summertime months can be very triggering. With so many parties, get-togethers, picnics, beach days, BBQs, camp […]
