Treatment resistant depression is a debilitating condition that can severely impact the quality of life for the people who experience it. This common psychiatric condition affects a staggering number of people in Oregon, with up to 10% of the population experiencing clinical depression in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, traditional treatments for depression - like SSRIs [...]
There’s a well-known link between addiction and anxiety disorders. One often quoted statistic is that 20% of folks with an anxiety disorder also suffer from Substance Use Disorder and 20% of folks with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) struggle with anxiety disorder of some kind. This leads to the question: Does anxiety cause SUD? It [...]
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 [...]
