Sober Summer Fun is NOT an Oxymoron in Portland Oregon

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  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

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  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 […]

Addiction Treatment Doesn’t Meet the Needs of Neurodivergent People: Here’s Why

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    As we discussed last month, neurodivergent people – including Autistic people and people with ADHD –  are more likely than “neurotypical” people to suffer from Substance Use Disorder.  The neurodiversity movement continues to gain momentum and visibility. As it does, many advocates with lived experiences have begun speaking out about the failures of […]

How to Find Waitlist Free Help for Addiction in Portland, Oregon 

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  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, […]

No, Portland, MAT Doesn’t ‘Replace One Addiction With Another’

Golden handcuffs is one of the most misleading names for MAT medications like methadone, Vivtrol and Suboxone we've heard in Portland.

  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 […]

Lonely in Portland? Connection is an Essential Part of Addiction Treatment 

If you're lonely in Portland, regardless of your addiction treatment status, there are things you can do to help. Read on for ideas you can start using today.

      We often think of depression, anxiety, trauma, genetic factors and financial trouble in association with addiction – and these often play a part in the disease – but rarely do we talk about the elephant in the room: loneliness. According to one study, people who self-report as lonely have double the risk for […]

Here’s How Trauma Changes Your Brain and Makes You More Susceptible to Addiction

Trauma is definitely linked with addiction. Here's what we know about the brain changes caused by trauma.

   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

It can be hard to know when you're drinking too much. We're experts in addiction medicine in Portland Oregon and we can help you determine if you're drinking is out of control.

  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 […]