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ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY

Mark Shandrow is Asana Recovery’s CEO and has 20+ years of experience in business development and operations in the addiction treatment industry.
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy or, since dogs are such a popular choice of therapy animal, canine-assisted therapy, is not actually an independent form of treatment. Rather, service animals are typically used alongside more conventional forms of psychotherapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy or contingency management, as a way to make those therapies more effective.

Research has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in the treatment of a variety of contexts including the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, Down’s Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. Animal-assisted therapy is thought to help with patients’ mental, emotional, and physical healing and growth.

Over the past several years, animal-assisted therapy has grown increasingly popular in the field of addiction treatment. It is believed that that the endorphins released when interacting with a service animal can help reduce some symptoms of withdrawal. The reduction in tension and improvement in mood that can result from animal-assisted therapy can make it easier for patients to open up during counseling sessions and may also help reduce the risk of relapse.

The Asana Recovery Center offers a supervised detoxification and residential treatment program that includes a variety of different therapy options for those struggling with a substance addiction. Call us at (949) 438-4504 to learn more about our inspiring facilities and find out whether our comprehensive drugs and alcohol addiction treatment program is the right fit for you.

Mark Shandrow is Asana Recovery’s CEO and has 20+ years of experience in business development and operations in the addiction treatment industry.
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