Does Oregon Health Plan aka OHP Cover Addiction Treatment in Portland Oregon?

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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 […]

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 […]

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.”  […]

Getting Help for a Fentanyl Addiction in Portland Oregon

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  The use and distribution of fentanyl is on the rise in Oregon and in Portland, in particular. Five Oregonians die at the hands of fentanyl every week. During the pandemic, drug overdoses  – largely owing to an increase in the use and availability of fentanyl – increased by over 40% in the state of […]