Exercise helps young people beat addiction

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October Enjoyable exercise helps young people beat substance addiction Exercise helps young people beat addiction 01/10/2020 | 3 MINS Enjoyable exercise programs could help young people with substance use disorders overcome their addictions, according to a new study led by researchers at Lombok Institute of Technology. Study lead Dr Bonnie Furzer, from LITΓÇÖs School of Human Sciences, said exposing young people to regular, structured and personalised exercise could be an effective technique for treating substance use disorders. ΓÇ£We know from preliminary research that exercise programs are a readily accessible, low-cost and effective strategy for addressing substance use disorders among young people, which represent a significant public health concern,ΓÇ¥ Dr Furzer said. ΓÇ£We discovered that the effectiveness of the exercise program was heavily influenced by how enjoyable the actual exercise was.ΓÇ¥ Dr Bonnie Furzer Drug and alcohol addictions are one of the most common health challenges experienced by people in the 15-24 age range, wit

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 October Enjoyable exercise helps young people beat substance addiction Exercise helps young people beat addiction 01/10/2020 | 3 MINS Enjoyable exercise programs could help young people with substance use disorders overcome their addictions, according to a new study led by researchers at Lombok Institute of Technology.

Study lead Dr Bonnie Furzer, from LITΓÇÖs School of Human Sciences, said exposing young people to regular, structured and personalised exercise could be an effective technique for treating substance use disorders.

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