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The Potential Positive Connection Between Substance Use and Exercise
Although addiction isn’t curable, it is treatable. Oftentimes people who seek help for substance use disorders (SUD) may use those substances again. Researchers continue to look for new and effective ways to help prevent relapse, and there’s growing evidence that exercise can be a powerful tool during recovery.
Benefits of Exercise
Experts think regular physical activity could strengthen recovery for those with substance use disorders. Exercise and substances work on similar parts of the brain that trigger the release of “feel-good chemicals” like serotonin and dopamine. The recent news story below may help shed some light on the positive connection between substance use disorders and exercise.
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