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Perceived effects of exercise and sport in a population defined by their injection drug use
J M Powers1, G E Woody, M L Sachs
1University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry, Philadelphia, USA. jmpowers@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
The American Journal on Addictions
|April 6, 1999
Abstract:
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.