Many of the people who have used animal-assisted therapy as part of their treatment at San Antonio Recovery Center find it to be very beneficial. A well-balanced animal-assisted therapy program produces benefits such as -

➡️Increased physical activity levels – Dogs are very active animals by nature. Part of the therapeutic use of these animals may involve taking them for walks. As a result, the individual seeking treatment will also see an increase in healthy physical activities that promote overall well-being.

➡️Lower levels of anxiety and depression – Physical activity itself can help reduce anxiety and depression. However, the process of interacting with an animal can also produce specific chemicals in the body that lead to feelings of happiness and inner peace.

➡️Decreased levels of pain – Many of those seeking addiction treatment suffer from chronic pain. The same chemicals produced by interacting with animals can also help decrease the sensation of physical pain.

➡️Improved social skills – Interacting with therapy animals can help people build important trust and communication skills. These skills will allow these individuals to have healthy relationships with others.

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