Virtual mental health services are a lifeline in Portland area addiction treatment patients
Shanti Recovery & Wellness provides virtual mental health and addiction treatment services to help Portland residents overcome barriers to care. By offering confidential, flexible telehealth options, we ensure that patients receive the support they need while balancing their busy lives.
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 […]
Does Oregon Health Plan aka OHP Cover Addiction Treatment in Portland Oregon?
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 […]
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 […]
