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Perceived Effects of Exercise and Sport in a Population Defined by Their Injection Drug Use
Author(s) -
Powers Joseph M.,
Woody George E.,
Sachs Michael L.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1080/105504999306108
Subject(s) - drug , population , medicine , psychology , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , pharmacology , environmental health
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.