Fentanyl Overdoses in Portland Oregon are on the Rise
If you live in the Portland metro area, it’s probably not going to be a huge surprise to you that fentanyl related overdoses are on the rise in Portland and Oregon in general. With everything our city has been through in the last handful of years, perhaps one of the most tragic pieces of the […]
What is Narcan, Where Can You Get it in Portland Oregon, and How Does it Save Lives?
What is Narcan? What isNaloxone? Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose. It works by binding to the same receptors in the brain that opioids interact with, effectively “blocking” an opioid’s ability to continue to produce a “high” in the brain and body. Narcan is available in several forms. […]
Sober Summer Fun is NOT an Oxymoron in Portland Oregon
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
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
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?
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.” […]
Your First Addiction Treatment Appointment at Shanti Recovery and Wellness in SE Portland
Making the decision to get treatment for drug or alcohol abuse – technically known as Substance Use Disorder – is a huge step. It’s normal to feel nervous or even anxious about your first appointment. Throughout the years, we’ve had several requests for a blog post like this one to walk new patients like […]
No, Portland, MAT Doesn’t ‘Replace One Addiction With Another’
We hear it all the time from new patients, concerned families, and, yes, even the recovery community in Portland, Oregon all the time. You’ve probably heard it, in Portland, too. It goes something like this: “Methadone? Suboxone? Vivitrol? Isn’t all of this just replacing one addiction with another?” It makes sense why this is […]
Nutritional Support for Addiction Treatment: Food Heals
Diet is a frequently overlooked element of a successful recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). While counseling, peer-support and medication form the backbone of a healthy recovery, the role that proper nutrition plays in health cannot be overstated. That’s why, at Shanti Recovery and Wellness, we have a nutritionist on-staff to design a healthy […]
