A growing body of research is showing that, when properly trained, dogs can provide a calming influence on people suffering from depression. A 2017 study concluded that dog owners with depression had better mental health than people without a dog, and people who owned service dogs or trained therapy dogs showed even more improvement in …
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The relationship between Pet Ownership and Substance Abuse Recovery
Pets have a remarkable ability to provide unconditional love, companionship, and support. Individuals in substance abuse recovery can leverage the bond formed with a pet, which plays a significant role in their journey toward sobriety. Here are some points highlighting the positive relationship between pet ownership and substance abuse recovery. Unconditional Love and Support Pets …
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How Pets Help to Avoid Addiction
Addiction is an illness that affects millions of people around the world. It can have an incredibly detrimental effect on the lives of those suffering from it, as well as on their family and friends. Though there are many treatments available to help individuals deal with the struggles of addiction, there is evidence that suggests …
Can pets get addicted
When it comes to the concept of addiction, many people think that it is limited to humans alone. However, it is important to mention that even animals can get addicted, including your pets. Addiction is a strange aspect of nature that proves that almost all creatures, big and small, can get addicted to a wide …
Benefits of animal-assisted therapy for addiction treatment
Animal-assisted therapy is one of the forms of alternative therapy that can be used to treat people suffering from addiction and mental health problems. Apart from animal-assisted therapy, other types are art therapy, yoga therapy, music therapy, etc. According to some verifiable studies, animal-assisted therapy has helped people reduce blood pressure, increase endorphins supply and …
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HEALTH TIPS FOR YOUR PET
Anyone who has a pet would not wish for it to die. Rather, they will desire that it lives a long and healthy life. It would interest you to know that you have a pivotal role to play in ensuring your pet remains healthy. You do not have to take your pet to the vet …
WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE A PET
Not everyone owns a pet but perhaps if we all knew the benefits of having one, we would get for ourselves. There are lots to gain from having these animals around and we might never get to know for sure until we have them. To start with, having a pet shows you the true meaning …
Animal Therapy as Part of Addiction Treatment
Treatments for addiction come in many different varieties. There are addiction treatment options for Christians, Buddhists, holistic people, famous people, nature people, city people and many other basic varieties of personalities and professions. Different types of treatment facilities feature different methods of treating addiction, featuring some direct work on mental health through established psychology, some …
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How a Pet Can Brighten Your Life
The benefits of having a pet are widely known. Caring for an animal, typically a dog or cat, has been proven to lower blood pressure, extend longevity and help heal disease, both mental and physical. Studies are now beginning to show that building a relationship with a pet can also help treat addiction and mental disorder. The reasons …
How Love for Animals Helps People
People are very relationship oriented. We need closeness with one another and closeness with fellow creatures in order to feel good. Animals and people have an interesting relationship with one another. Because animals lack the cognitive and linguistic abilities that people possess, but still have emotional and relational capabilities, humans form a unique kind of …