Virtual mental health services are a lifeline in Portland area addiction treatment patients

Shanti Recovery & Wellness provides virtual mental health and addiction treatment services to help Portland residents overcome barriers to care. By offering confidential, flexible telehealth options, we ensure that patients receive the support they need while balancing their busy lives.
What is dual diagnosis? Why is it common for people with SUD to also struggle with mental health?

Shanti explains the concept of dual diagnosis, highlighting the importance of simultaneous treatment for SUD & Mental Health.
What is CBT? How Can it Help with Recovery from Addiction? Is it Available in Portland Oregon?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals in addiction recovery by reshaping harmful thought patterns and behaviors.
Isolation is a Key Risk Factor for Addiction in Portland Oregon

Shanti highlights the role of isolation as a significant risk factor for addiction, emphasizing the importance of connection & community.
Friendship and Recovery – How Friends Can Help or Hurt Recovery

Friendships can significantly impact recovery, either supporting or hindering the healing process. Explore insights on cultivating positive relationships during recovery.
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 […]
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 […]
Neurodiversity and Addiction: Is There a Connection?

Have you seen the popular ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) content trending on TikTok recently? Perhaps you’ve heard that so many people recently diagnosed with ADHD are being prescribed stimulant medication that we’re facing an Adderall shortage in the United States. It’s 100% true that we’re diagnosing more people with […]
What Are the Different Levels of Care for Addiction Treatment in Portland?

Are you looking for addiction treatment in Portland, Oregon for yourself or a friend? Are you feeling confused by the different types of treatment available and unsure which “level of care” is best suited to help in your particular situation? In this blog post, we’ll cover the different levels of care that a person […]
Why Are the Rates of Depression and Addiction So High in Portland Oregon?

You hear it a lot these days. “Portland has changed!” “The city isn’t what it used to be.” “There’s so much crime and addiction now.” It’s pretty evident that the City of Roses has changed a bit over the last few years. It’s fairly uncontroversial to say that the houseless population appears to have […]