Exercise and Physical Activity in the Therapy of Substance Use Disorders

Exercise and physical activity are constantly gaining attention as adjuvant treatment for substance use disorders, supplementing classical pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches. The present work reviews studies addressing the therapeutic effects of exercise in alcohol abuse/dependence, ni...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Zschucke, Andreas Heinz, Andreas Ströhle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/901741