Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression and it is the leading cause of disability worldwide.1 Depression can severely affect a person’s emotional and physical health, causing feelings of emptiness and sadness, insomnia, weight fluctuations, cognitive problems, fatigue, weakened immune system, and at its worst, suicide.2
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How Pets Can Enhance a Lifestyle of Sobriety
Your first thought after leaving rehab probably isn’t, “I want to get a pet.” Being in the early stages of recovery, you are most likely focused on finding a safe and sober place to live, getting a job, or simply maintaining your sobriety after leaving rehab.