Close to 30 million Americans suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder, and more than 178,000 people die from it annually.
Given the magnitude of the problem, identifying treatments that may help people stay sober is a high priority.
The Role of Exercise in Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery
A recent review[i] of available research published in PLOS ONE found that exercise can significantly reduce alcohol dependence in those with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
Key Findings from Recent Research on Exercise and AUD
Researchers from Xinjiang Normal University analyzed 17 studies involving 1,905 participants. Their findings indicate that exercise not only lowers alcohol dependence and daily drinking but also improves physical and mental health, including oxygen uptake, heart rate, and levels of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Despite variability in some outcomes, the study confirmed the effectiveness of exercise in supporting recovery.
Exercise as a Promising Support in the Fight Against AUD
The study authors concluded that “exercise can be an adjunctive means of improving the quality of life and reducing the relapse rate of AUD patients in conjunction with clinical treatments.”
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[i] https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0311166
