Perceived effects of exercise and sport in a population defined by their injection drug use.
The role of exercise and sport in the lives of intravenous drug users (n = 45) was assessed, using an interviewer-administered open-ended questionnaire. Results demonstrated a high level of exercise and sport interest in this population (64%). Being a sports fan was also found in most of the responses (72%). This study on the role of exercise and sport in an intravenous drug-using population could be considered when developing rehabilitation measures or as an addition to present therapeutic interventions.
Powers
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JM
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry, Philadelphia, USA. jmpowers@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
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Sachs
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013177:Sports; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires