SAN DIEGO, Feb. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Popular substance abuse treatment website rehabsthatallowpets.com is promoting new information about pet friendly rehabs in Kentucky.
An addict is negatively affected by addiction, along with their friends, loved ones and their pets. Neglect is the most common consequence to a pet having an owner that is continually chasing the next high. The basic needs of food, water, being walked and being loved are completely forgotten. Pets are one of the most innocent of victims.
Tragically one of the growing trends, in the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, is pet owners hurting their pet to get pain medication. Something unimaginable to the non-addict but the high is the number one, and quite often, the only thing an addict ever thinks about. They don’t care who gets hurt in the process of acquiring the next score. This is a practice that many vets are noticing but hesitant to call out because of the fear of more and more addicts abusing their pets. The only way to stop the neglect and abuse is to stop the addiction.
Many addicted pet owners use their pet as an excuse not to go into rehab because there is no one to take care of them. As an addict, there is good news. More and more facilities are opening their doors and creating programs welcoming pets along with their owners removing one more excuse. Not only is this a blessing for the owner, it is a blessing for the pet. Getting the help to live a clean and healthy life ensures that the pet will have a happy and healthy life as well.
Studies show that pets naturally boost the feel-good hormones and can help improve moods offering a much-needed distraction. Interacting with pets can help people shift the focus away from extreme self-centered behavior which leads to a much more positive outlook on sobriety. Being able to focus on taking care of their pet will boost self-confidence and start a critical awareness of being responsible for another living creature. Having a pet and taking that step to get sober is life changing for both the pets and the people.
Kentucky ranks among the top states of dog owners, for a rehab that allows dogs contact the website and speak with an addiction specialist.
Author: Kevin Leonard
Organization: RehabsThatAllowPets.com
Address: 402 West Broadway, #400, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 888-325-2454
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