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Eight Weeks of Exercise Training Improves Fitness Measures in Methamphetamine-Dependent Individuals in Residential Treatment.

Authors :
Dolezal, Brett A.
Chudzynski, Joy
Storer, Thomas W.
Abrazado, Marlon
Penate, Jose
Mooney, Larissa
Dickerson, Daniel
Rawson, Richard A.
Cooper, Christopher B.
Source :
Journal of Addiction Medicine; Mar/Apr2013, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p122-128, 7p, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article reports on research which investigated the feasibility and efficacy of an eight week endurance and resistance training program and its ability to improve fitness in methamphetamine dependent individuals in residential treatment. Researchers evaluated 39 dependent subjects. They found that the training led to improved fitness levels and was feasible.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19320620
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Addiction Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87315583
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0b013e318282475e