7-OH: What We’re Seeing in Portland Oregon at Our Addiction Treatment Clinic
As addiction treatment providers in Portland, Oregon, the team at Shanti is constantly monitoring emerging substance use trends that may impact the health and well-being of our community. One substance that has really come to the forefront of our clinical practice lately is 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called 7-OH. Although many people have never heard of 7-OH, […]
What is CBT? How Can it Help with Recovery from Addiction? Is it Available in Portland Oregon?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals in addiction recovery by reshaping harmful thought patterns and behaviors.
Isolation is a Key Risk Factor for Addiction in Portland Oregon
Shanti highlights the role of isolation as a significant risk factor for addiction, emphasizing the importance of connection & community.
Recovery is Built by Daily Habits
Daily habits, such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, & stress management, are key to maintaining long-term recovery from addiction.
How to Know if Outpatient Addiction Treatment is Right for You
When you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, there is no “quick fix.” When you’re researching the help available, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the options and the foreign terminology. Rehab, detox, inpatient, outpatient, IOP, partial hospitalization…the list goes on. It doesn’t matter what label you put on the program. You just […]
Is It Working? Addiction Treatment, Drug Decriminalization and Measure 110 in Portland Oregon
“Is it working?” That’s the million dollar question about Oregon’s grand decriminalization experiment. Certainly the rest of our country, and likely the world, is watching with interest to see how the ramifications of Measure 110 will pan out for our state. In this post, we’ll dive into what we know about Measure 110, how […]
What is Narcan, Where Can You Get it in Portland Oregon, and How Does it Save Lives?
Opioid overdose can unfold in minutes, and the people closest to someone at risk are often first on the scene before emergency services arrive. Narcan has become one of the most important harm reduction tools available in Portland and across Oregon for exactly that reason. Knowing what it is, how it works, and where to […]
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, […]