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. […]

Nutritional Support for Addiction Treatment: Food Heals

Nutrition is an important part of a successful addiction recovery program. Ignore the importance of healing the body and mind with food at your peril.

  Diet is a frequently overlooked element of a successful recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). While counseling, peer-support and medication form the backbone of a healthy recovery, the role that proper nutrition plays in health cannot be overstated. That’s why, at Shanti Recovery and Wellness, we have a nutritionist on-staff to design a healthy […]

“Am I Drinking too Much?” 5 Ways to Know When You’ve Crossed the Line

It can be hard to know when you're drinking too much. We're experts in addiction medicine in Portland Oregon and we can help you determine if you're drinking is out of control.

  Alcohol is fun – until it isn’t. At Shanti Recovery and Wellness, we meet people in our Portland, OR office who want to stop or reduce their drinking everyday. We treat alcoholism – a form of substance use disorder – with nutrition, talk therapy and medication using the highest level of evidence-based care available […]