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- Opiate dependence poses serious public health issues, leading to a decline in quality of life and increased societal costs.
- Current treatments using opiate agonists are effective but limited, suggesting the need for additional interventions.
- The article explores exercise as a complementary method to enhance treatment outcomes, improve mood, and support physical health, while addressing challenges like low participation and dropout rates.
Article Abstract
Opiate dependence is a significant public health concern linked to poor quality of life, comorbid psychiatric disorders, and high costs to society. Current opiate agonist treatments are an effective but limited intervention. Adjunctive interventions could improve and augment opiate agonist treatment outcomes, including drug abstinence, quality of life, and physical health. This article reviews exercise as an adjunctive intervention for opiate agonist treatment, especially in regards to improving mood and overall quality of life, while reducing other substance use. Poor adherence and dropout frequently prevent many individuals from garnering the many physical and mental health benefits of exercise. Strategies for implementing an exercise intervention, including safety considerations, are discussed.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4631114 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08897077.2012.663327 | DOI Listing |
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