Shanti Recovery & Wellness

10/15/2025

Don't let health insurance coverage confusion stop you from seeking the care you need!

In this post, we break down:

💰 the financial aspects of addiction treatment

💰 options for financial assistance

💰 advice to help make the process more manageable

💰 how families throughout Oregon go about accessing addiction treatment care

💰 how patients at Shanti typically handle the financial side of treatment

💰 insurance coverage details for each of the services we provide at our clinic

If you have questions about insurance coverage for your particular situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly so we can help walk you through your options.

https://shantipdx.com/understanding-insurance-coverage-for-addiction-treatment-in-portland/

Navigate the health insurance coverage side of addiction treatment in Portland Oregon so you can access the care you deserve.

10/09/2025

More interesting findings coming to light about possible effectiveness of psilocybin in treating depression and anxiety.

Our clinic is still keeping a keen eye on the evidence base to support this potential treatment option for behavioral health patients.

Read more here:

https://www.wweek.com/news/2025/09/29/oregon-real-world-study-confirms-psilocybin-effective-for-depression-anxiety/

A study of participants in Oregon's legal psilocybin program showed improvement in depression and anxiety and a boost in sense of well being.

10/08/2025

Finally, some good news about AI! 😅

AI might put you out of a job, but it might also help you finally quit smoking!

Your health is serious business, but remember: laughter is good medicine, too.

(And, yes, our clinic offers TMS for smoking cessation.)

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250930/Science-and-artificial-intelligence-could-help-personalize-brain-stimulation-for-smokers.aspx

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Science and artificial intelligence combined at the Medical University of South Carolina in a study that could lead to personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, for smokers who want to quit.

10/07/2025

So, in Portland, we're grappling with a critical mental health crisis, exacerbated by rising homelessness and substance abuse...
.. and we're planning to lay off dozens of workers and slash mental health programs?

Sounds like that might not be a great plan. 🤷‍♂️

https://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/26/portland-area-counties-mental-health/

Reductions in the state's low-income health care program are forcing Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah counties to contemplate eliminating the bulk of their staffing for programs intended to help the severely mentally ill. The cuts are not related to federal cuts expected to take effect in later y...

10/06/2025

Did you know that TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treats:

⭐ Depression (MDD)
⭐ Anxiety
⭐ Addictions
⭐ OCD
⭐ Chronic pain

Our clinic is now offering this modality for patients suffering from these conditions in Portland!

Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and General Psychiatry, Behavioral Therapy, Buprenorphine Maintainance, Suboxone Maintainance, Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, ADHD, and TMS therapy for depression treatment.

10/03/2025

Always good to see 988 in the news.

If you or a loved one ever needs to talk to someone, remember - you can always call 988. There is no issue too big or too small. It's also an appropriate place to call if you are looking for tips on how to help friends and loved ones who are struggling with a mental health or substance use crisis.

Spread the word about this invaluable 24/7 resource for all Oregonians.

https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/ednw-sponsored/988-the-free-mental-health-lifeline-oregonians-can-call-or-text-anytime-theyre-in-crisis/amp/

PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – As summer ends and we get into the darker months, it can be difficult to manage the mood changes. But you’re not alone in whatever you’re facing. Sometimes,…

10/02/2025

$45 million in additional funding for sober housing services coming from SAMHSA?

We're glad to hear that SAMHSA is still able to operate given the skeleton crew now remaining at the organization.

Here's hoping that these funds are going into good hands.

You can read more about the funds being released here:

https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/samhsa-awards-45-million-funding-support-sober-housing-services.html

10/01/2025

Remember to choose your providers carefully, including your sober living home providers.

The recovery residence model is a very under-used and highly stigmatized facet of addiction recovery and the recovery lifestyle. The evidence is clear: it works. It should be expanded and more people should have access to well-managed recovery communities.

This news is unfortunate, to say the least.

Read the coverage here:

https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/09/oregon-lawmaker-calls-for-investigation-into-potential-medicaid-fraud-he-says-is-linked-to-attempted-murder.html

A Lake Oswego halfway house drew 17 police visits and a Republican lawmaker questions its $2.3 million in Medicaid funding.

09/26/2025

Too often, we hear extremely negative messaging about recovery for people who struggle with m**hamphetamine use.

"M**h recovery is impossible - you never come back"

"It's the hardest addiction to kick"

"There are no treatments available for m**h addiction"

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This is 100% not accurate.

It's time to change that horrible "messaging" and start spreading the facts.

M**h addiction is not impossible to treat.

In fact, the Shanti team is thrilled to announce that we are now offering this evidence-based, drug-free treatment to Substance Use Disorder patients in Portland. It's a GREAT option for people who struggle with m**h use.

If you're tired of the stigma and misinformation, feel free to share this hopeful news instead.

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09/04/2025

Mark your calendars for this Sunday, September 7th!

Go The Distance, a local addiction recovery organization, is hosting a 5k "fun run!!"

For those who haven't heard of them, Go The Distance holds community running meetups to empower those fighting and healing from addiction in the Portland area. The "fun run" is a fundraiser for this awesome non-profit.

What a cool way to support our local recovery community and make new friends.

Read more about the event here:

https://www.koin.com/local/move-it-monday-go-the-distance-5k-to-help-fight-against-addiction/

It’s a chance to lace up to help those in recovery find community and purpose through fitness.

09/03/2025

If harm reduction saves lives, and does not encourage or "enable" addiction, then doesn't the question really become: Why do people who oppose harm reduction not want to save the lives of those who struggle with addiction?

Do you support needle exchange programs and other harm reduction spending in Portland? Why or why not?

You can access the article here:

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/harm-reduction-drug-fentanyl-crisis-needle-nyt-trump-portland-multnomah-county/283-eb84f330-4469-4e49-8af3-c9b0c6c00dd4

Some parts of the U.S. are turning their backs on harm reduction as a response to the ongoing drug crisis, The New York Times reports. But not Multnomah County.

09/02/2025

"AI-fueled psychosis" is a real buzzword in the media today.

But the reports we're hearing from patients and colleagues suggest that there is currently an unexpected danger in confiding in AI "friends" and "therapists" - especially when real, human friends and mental health professionals are left out of the loop.

We are advising patients to steer clear of AI "helpers" when it comes to mental and behavioral health concerns, especially for our patients who may already have pre-existing factors that place them at risk for psychotic episodes.

It's becoming more and more clear that social isolation, mental health concerns, and AI do not mix well.

As always, at Shanti, we place a high value on relationships and connection - human relationships and human connection, that is. We believe that recovery from addiction is always possible, and that recovery best takes root in a community of caring individuals, grounded in human connection.

https://ktvz.com/health/cnn-health/2025/08/27/your-ai-therapist-might-be-illegal-soon-heres-why/

By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — As AI chatbots become a popular way to access cost-free counseling and companionship, a patchwork of state regulation is emerging, restricting how the technology can be used in therapy practices — and determining whether it can replace human therapists. The strin...