Category: Animal-Assisted Therapy

The team at Maryland Recovery understands the vital role animals can have when humans are overcoming substance use disorders and improving their mental health.

Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
February 27, 2023
Animal-Assisted Therapy

How Animal-Assisted Therapy Treats SUD

It’s no wonder animal-assisted therapy has become a staple to help clients who are overcoming SUD, as the joy of spending time with an animal can bring considerable comfort...
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Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
September 8, 2022
Animal-Assisted Therapy

The Benefits of Using Equine-Assisted Therapy to Treat Addiction

At Maryland Recovery, we wish to infuse happiness into the lives of our patients. In our equine therapy sessions (also known as animal-assisted therapy sessions), we use horses to...
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Ravikumar Bhalavat, M.D.
December 4, 2020
Animal-Assisted Therapy

How Animal-Assisted Therapy Is a Great Tool for Addiction Recovery

If you have ever been in a room with a roomful of puppies or held a purring cat on your lap, you likely understand the healing power of animals....
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