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Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Second Edition)
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Principles of Effective Treatment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do drug-addicted persons keep using drugs?
- What is drug addiction treatment?
- How effective is drug addiction treatment?
- Is drug addiction treatment worth its cost?
- How long does drug addiction treatment usually last?
- What helps people stay in treatment?
- How do we get more substance-abusing people into treatment?
- How can families and friends make a difference in the life of someone needing treatment?
- Where can family members go for information on treatment options?
- How can the workplace play a role in substance abuse treatment?
- What role can the criminal justice system play in addressing drug addiction?
- What are the unique needs of women with substance use disorders?
- What are the unique needs of adolescents with substance use disorders?
- Are there specific drug addiction treatments for older adults?
- Are there treatments for people addicted to prescription drugs?
- Is there a difference between physical dependence and addiction?
- Can a person become addicted to psychotherapeutics that are prescribed by a doctor?
- How do other mental disorders coexisting with drug addiction affect drug addiction treatment?
- Is the use of medications like methadone and buprenorphine simply replacing one drug addiction with another?
- Where do 12-step or self-help programs fit into drug addiction treatment?
- Can exercise play a role in the treatment process?
- How does drug addiction treatment help reduce the spread of HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis C (HCV), and other infectious diseases?
- Drug Addiction Treatment in the United States
- Evidence-Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment
- Resources
Can exercise play a role in the treatment process?
Yes—exercise is increasingly becoming a component of many treatment programs and has shown efficacy, in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy, for promoting smoking cessation. Exercise may exert beneficial effects by addressing psychosocial and physiological needs that nicotine replacement alone does not; attenuating negative affect; reducing stress; and helping prevent weight gain following cessation. Research is currently under way to determine if and how exercise programs can play a similar role in the treatment of other forms of drug abuse.
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