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

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