Horse therapy for addiction recovery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether spending time with horses can improve mental health and help reduce addictive behaviors in people recovering from substance addiction. If you have completed detoxification, this program might support your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have an addiction to a substance like alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis.
- You have already completed detoxification and have been hospitalized at least once for it.
- You are able to take part in sessions with horses.
- You are not allergic to horses.
- You are not currently doing other animal-assisted therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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