The Surgeon General is Right: Alcohol Use is Linked to Cancer

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In January this year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy asked Congress to require that alcoholic beverages be sold with a “Surgeon General’s Warning” like the black and white warning boxes found on cigarettes.  In his announcement, the Surgeon General noted that alcohol is the third leading (and preventable) cause of cancer behind cigarettes and obesity. […]

Sober Summer Fun is NOT an Oxymoron in Portland Oregon

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  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 […]

Telehealth for Addiction Treatment Now Proven to Save Lives, Prevent Overdose

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  By now, I think we can all agree that virtual doctor’s appointments are very convenient. At Shanti Wellness and Recovery, our patients love the convenience of being able to access cutting edge, evidence based addiction treatment via telemedicine. It wasn’t always this easy to seek care for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in general or […]

Addiction Treatment Doesn’t Meet the Needs of Neurodivergent People: Here’s Why

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    As we discussed last month, neurodivergent people – including Autistic people and people with ADHD –  are more likely than “neurotypical” people to suffer from Substance Use Disorder.  The neurodiversity movement continues to gain momentum and visibility. As it does, many advocates with lived experiences have begun speaking out about the failures of […]

Top 5 Signs It’s an Addiction (aka Substance Use Disorder)

  “Addiction” is a word that is used pretty casually in common speech. We all say we’re “addicted” to something, whether that’s Starbucks, a television show or a certain candy. What we really mean is we enjoy those things a lot and we go out of our way to enjoy them on a regular basis. […]

How to Find Waitlist Free Help for Addiction in Portland, Oregon 

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  Have you been struggling to find a treatment “spot” for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with addiction – also called Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – in Portland, Oregon?  This problem is widespread as we continue to wade through the opioid epidemic and the mental health fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, […]

What is Outpatient Addiction Treatment? Why Is It So Popular Right Now in Portland?

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When most people think of addiction treatment, they think of residential treatment, colloquially referred to as “rehab.” In the popular imagination, addiction is a problem with only one solution. You’ll hear things like “she needs to go to rehab,” “I’m trying to get him into rehab,” and “they’re trying to make me go to rehab.”  […]