's overdose crisis enters its third year, some people with addiction want the public to know horses can help. Sedgemore graduated from the Richmond, B.C., program in half a year after Rosie helped him overcome his anxiety and PTSD. Lending a helping hoofRosie has all the characteristics of a great therapy horse, according to program leader Rosanne Johnson. Kali Sedgemore, a crystal meth addict, has found that using horse therapy helped him gain control over his addiction. She hopes to expand it to group work and buy more horses in the near future.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2019 00:56 UTC