Pet-Friendly Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers That Allow Dogs
Are pets allowed at rehab facilities? In many cases the answer is, sadly, no. But not at Ingrained Recovery.
We understand all too well that leaving your furry friend behind at home can be a source of stress and worry. With many animal lovers on staff, and a gorgeous 50 acre campus with woods and trails, Ingrained is a leading rehab that allows pets to accompany clients to treatment.
And having a companion with you in treatment isn’t just about comfort – animal-assisted therapy can be an important component of substance abuse recovery support.
Ingrained Recovery is proud to be a pet-friendly rehab center that takes evidence-based approaches to your healing. From equine therapy to accomodating small pets and dogs, we offer an environment
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Do Rehab Facilities Permit Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals?
The recovery journey can be long and fraught with challenges, but it can feel a little more manageable when you have additional support.
Pet-friendly rehab options exist, including the facilities at Ingrained. Dogs are the pets most frequently admitted with their owners.
When drug and alcohol rehab centers permit pets, they usually fall into one of two categories: service animals and emotional support animals.
Emotional Support Animals at Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
While your pet may help you with your emotions and addiction treatment, not every dog is considered an emotional support animal. Rehab facilities may not permit your pet until you have proven that your furry friend helps with your mental health.
Only a doctor or a licensed mental health professional can help you get an emotional support animal. They can write a letter stating that a pet is part of your individualized treatment plans, proving the necessity of a beloved pet. This serves as a sort of prescription for your pet.
Not only does this sometimes grant your pet access to drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs, but it also allows you to keep them in residential settings where pets may not be allowed. It’s important to note here that while your pet does need to be housebroken and well-behaved, it doesn’t need any specific training.
Service Animals at Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
Another path that you may take when entering alcohol and drug rehab centers is to obtain a service animal. Pet-friendly rehab facilities always permit service animals because they are not just pets.
Instead of merely providing comfort, service animals are task-trained to assist their handler with any kind of disability.
Beyond guide dogs and physical limitations in the handler, canine companions can also assist with mental health disorders.
The standard rules restricting pets from certain settings do not apply to service dogs.
They should know a specific task that mitigates that issue. For example, animals can interrupt panic attacks or provide deep pressure therapy.
Alcohol and drug rehab centers are more apt to permit service animals than they are other animals or other types of pets.
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What are the Benefits of Pet-Friendly Rehabilitation Facilities and Animal-Assisted Therapy?
Suppose that your drug and alcohol rehab will indeed permit your furry friend to accompany you in your treatment program. Ingrained evaluates small pets on a case-by-case basis because we know there is tremendous benefit to keeping pets close.
Here are a few reasons why our recovery center allows both you and your beloved pet to enroll in care.
Improved Functioning During the Treatment Process
When seeking addiction treatment, service animals are good for more than simply providing comfort. The therapeutic benefits to the handler are significant and worth noting. People who have a service animal are proven to have better psychosocial health.
This means that you may function better in key areas of your life: social interactions, emotional health, and even improved performance at school and work.
This bodes well for your drug and alcohol addiction. If you can have a constant connection to your pet with our treatment programs, you can take those benefits with you on your recovery journey.
Pets Provide Structure to the Recovery Process
While many people are aware that pets are great for mental health, the effects of a dog on those with a substance use disorder are even greater. Studies have found that having a dog can provide some much-needed structure to your recovery.
Having a sense of responsibility and a routine to your days proves useful to those with substance abuse issues. Think of the many ways that a dog dictates the rhythms of your day. They need regular walks and bathroom breaks, meal times, and even play times.
All of this provides owners with a sense of purpose and even agency, contributing to success in early recovery.
Reduce Stress with Animal Companionship
Residential treatment is often a necessary first step on the road to recovery from substance abuse and mental health conditions. However, that doesn’t mean that entering a specific rehab center is easy or stress-free. Bringing your pet can provide invaluable emotional support at every stage of recovery.
Having regular time to play with and interact with a pet is proven to reduce stress. Along with easing your entrance into treatment, the same study showed that a pet can also make you more mindful of substance use. Many people will reduce or manage substance abuse to take better care of their pets.
Along with this help, there is also a marked reduction in suicidal ideation.
Lower Blood Pressure and Improved Physical Health
The decrease in stress can impact mental health, but it can also lower blood pressure. This makes pets an important piece for both mental and physical health. In addition to decreasing hypertension and even preventing it in the first place, pets assist in recovery from myocardial infarction and stroke.
There is a good reason to pursue rehabs that permit pets so that you can capitalize on all the benefits of having your pet nearby. If your drug and alcohol addiction has compromised your physical health, it’s worth exploring how pets can assist.
Less Worry About Pet Care
One of the reasons why many people delay seeking care for their addiction is that they don’t know how to manage all of the arrangements. They will need someone to ensure that their bills get paid and that their home is well taken care of. However, they also need help figuring out pet care.
You can lower the barrier to entry when a rehab permits pets. It’s one less thing to worry about when making a decision to enroll in a comprehensive medical detox or in inpatient rehab facilities. You can rest easy knowing that your pet is taken care of because you are still providing for their needs.
It allows you to benefit from their calming presence rather than having anxiety about their well-being while you receive help.
Ingrained is a Rehab That Allows Dogs Too
Are you looking for pet-friendly accommodations alongside comprehensive support while you are in an inpatient rehab program?
Ingrained Recovery offers pet-friendly drug rehab programs that allow clients to capitalize on the benefits of pet care. Pet owners can rest easy while undergoing treatment.
We permit those who have a loyal support animal to bring them along for the ride. However, this isn’t the only time we permit pets. Our clinicians understand that a pet is more than just an animal. It’s an important tool in recovery.
Small pets of all kinds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, though dogs are almost always welcome.
An Expansive Campus for Long Walks With Your Furry Companion
Our environment is well-suited to dogs because we have a large, sprawling campus where you can take them for walks and bathroom breaks.
We have more than fifty acres, complete with horses and equine therapy to help you tap into the benefits of animals, nature, and a comfortable environment.
Not only does walking improve your mental health, but it can also allow you to connect with your pet. This allows you to feel a sense of responsibility, lowers levels of depression and anxiety, and gives you a greater sense of connection. Walking is great for everyone, so why not bring a furry friend along?
Accepting Health Insurance to Lower Costs
Are you ready to take the unconditional love of your pet to rehab with you? While caring for pets is one of the biggest reasons people don’t seek help, the other is also avoidable: navigating insurance. Here at Ingrained Recovery, we work with your insurance provider to ensure that you get the care you need.
You may even be surprised to learn that your insurance coverage extends to the entirety of treatment. So when you start asking whether pets are allowed at a rehab, you should also start to navigate the labyrinth of your insurance.
Ingrained Recovery can verify your insurance benefits in a quick and confidential call so that you know what your expected portion will be.
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Seek Help With Your Pet at Ingrained Recovery Today
When you feel ready to tackle the substance use disorder that has kept you stuck for far too long, we are here to help you. Ingrained Recovery offers individualized treatment plans, equine therapy, support groups, and even medical detox in a luxurious setting, giving you everything you need to recover.
Our Georgia campus is serene, beautiful, and expansive so that you get the privacy you need to heal. The upscale facilities that you will find at Ingrained are state-of-the-art with your comfort in mind.
With same-day placement and around-the-clock access to therapeutic benefits, our pet-friendly rehab is ready to help you take the first steps to sobriety. Reach out to us to verify your insurance benefits and reserve a spot in our residential treatment program!
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