Treatment Resistant Depression: A Guide for Patients and Families
Treatment resistant depression can be one of the hardest illnesses to navigate for patients. It’s also one of the hardest illnesses for family and loved ones to witness. Most people with major depressive disorder (MDD) find some relief with treatment. Yet for a significant number, the journey to feeling better is long and complex. […]
How Long Does it Take for Addiction Treatment to Work? What Progress in Recovery Really Looks Like
You’ve decided it’s time to get serious about getting well and take back control of your life. You’ve found a local, evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare team in Portland, OR that feels like a good fit for you. (Can we suggest Shanti Recovery and Wellness?) You’re all set and you’re ready to jump in. When you get […]
Angry? 5 Hacks for Anger Management and Relationship Repair in Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a courageous process, and it often brings powerful emotions to the surface during the worst possible time. In recovery, and especially in early recovery, anger can feel especially confusing. You may be proud of your progress while also feeling irritated, resentful, or quick to react. These reactions do not mean you […]
Parity Act in Peril: Will Your Health Insurance Stop Covering Addiction Treatment Soon?
In the fight against addiction, insurance coverage for treatment is perhaps the most important lifeline for Substance Use Disorder patients in Portland and beyond. We often take health insurance coverage for behavioral healthcare for granted, but, believe it or not, de-facto discrimination against SUD, mental health, and dual diagnosis patients was standard in many health […]
How to talk to kids about their first adolescent 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.
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.
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 […]
To Family and Friends of Those Struggling with Addiction in Portland, Oregon
If you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, you’ve come to the right place. Watching a loved one struggle with a pathological drive to drink or take drugs can be one of the most difficult things we experience in life. Addiction tests our love, trust, respect and hope for our loved […]
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 […]