Can animals aid in addiction recovery? Science shows pet therapy offers positive results, but La Paloma’s feline friends are just plain fun to have around. Animal-assisted therapy is nothing new. We’ve all seen companion animals used to help people with special needs. Animals can benefit more than just those with physical issues, though. Psychiatrists, psychologists
Keep ReadingThe Mediterranean diet helps those in treatment to build back a healthy body and mind. Healthy eating. It sounds so simple, but it really does benefit someone already in treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. In addition to the damage substance abuse does to relationships and families, it also depletes the body. Without the
Keep ReadingAddiction recovery consists of much more than simply ending a chemical dependency. Even the food you eat plays a role. When food is in its most natural state, the body recognizes and responds to it more readily than processed snacks or junk foods. The level of nutrients satisfies more readily than empty foods. That’s why
Keep ReadingHealthcare, legal and other professionals have twice the rate of chemical dependency and mental health issues as the general population. These co-occurring disorders (the presence of addiction along with depression or other mental health issues) can send a professional spiraling down into chaos. As a result, treatment programs that address this group’s unique needs have
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