The 5 Biggest Fears Addiction Treatment Patients Have About Getting Sober in Portland Oregon 

  Substance abuse patients in Portland, Oregon have a lot of the same fears as SUDs patients do all around the world. When you’ve built your life around drinking or using, getting sober can be downright terrifying.  Sometimes it’s the what-ifs that keep folks from pursuing treatment and seeking help.  What if… …I become a […]

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 […]

I’m Actually Loving Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment. Here’s Why.

    Note: Yes! We are offering full service telemedicine appointments at Shanti Recovery and Wellness during COVID-19. Give us a call to get scheduled. The pandemic has changed so many things in our lives. Here at Shanti Recovery and Wellness in Portland, OR we are encouraging our patients to opt for telehealth appointments whenever possible […]

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 […]

7-OH and Dual Diagnosis: Why Mental Health and Addiction Issues Often Occur Together

If you’ve been researching 7-OH addiction, kratom addiction, or addiction treatment in Portland, Oregon, you may have also come across the term dual diagnosis.  While it may sound like a complicated medical concept, it describes a phenomenon that we see at Shanti Recovery and Wellness every day: people who struggle with a mental health condition […]