How to talk to kids about their first adolescent and pediatric psychiatry visit at Shanti Recovery and Wellness
Learn helpful tips for parents on how to prepare your child for their first psychiatric visit, ensuring a comfortable experience.
Sober and Sad? Here’s 3 Cures for the Winter Blues in Portland, Oregon
Wintertime blues are nothing new. It’s usually that time before spring’s first bulbs but after the holidays that hits people the hardest. Dark days, bad weather and chilly temperatures tend to get the best of us down. But when you’re in recovery, it’s so important to do everything you can to practice self-care, stay […]
Here’s How Trauma Changes Your Brain and Makes You More Susceptible to Addiction
Note: Trauma can impact us deeply. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, reach out to Lines for Life right away. Local, understanding people are available to listen 24/7. Their number is 800-273-8255. This article deals with trauma. If you do not feel safe to read material about potentially upsetting subjects right now, please […]
“Am I Drinking too Much?” 5 Ways to Know When You’ve Crossed the Line
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 […]
Top 6 Addiction Treatment and Recovery Resources for BIPOC in Portland, Oregon
Racism is a public health crisis in this country, and nowhere is that more evident than in Portland, Oregon. Our state has a unique history of white supremacy. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in Portland have worse health outcomes and lower access to healthcare than white residents. Racism is a chronic stressor […]
The Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction
At Shanti Recovery and Wellness, we see a lot of patients who struggle with substance use disorder in addition to other mental health concerns, especially depression and anxiety disorders. Studies have shown that our clinic isn’t unique in this respect. There is a well documented link between depression, anxiety, and addiction. Scientists are still […]
