By Ryan Thompson Imagine you are a recovering addict sitting in the unfamiliar therapy room of a treatment center.  You are scared to talk and afraid of being judged for your mistakes.  Suddenly, a little furry friend hops onto your lap and snuggles into you. An overwhelming sense of calmness falls over you, and you know it’s okay.  Over the past decade, there has been more research done on the role of companion animals supporting individuals with addiction recovery.  Dogs ar

By Riley Burke It’s been the longest week of my life.  OK, maybe not. More like just a regular college weekend where local bars create a reason I feel like I need to go out and drink.  Every night.  Tipsy Tuesday, Wine-not Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday...suddenly it's TGIF, and I’ve begun to question why college kids love a dirty bar and seeing the same people every weekend.  You are probably thinking to yourself, “just don’t go out," and you might be  alarmed  with the number

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