Physical Activity during a Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
A Qualitative Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.51224/SRXIV.287Keywords:
Exercise, addiction, treatment, drug abuse, sport, dependence, qualitativeAbstract
Background: Substance use disorders are frequently diagnosed mental disorders and patients have a higher mortality rate due to the presence of several chronic physical conditions. Physical activity is seen as a new solution to decrease mortality because of its benefits to overall health. Studies have observed improvement following physical activity, but most of them have omitted patients’ perception of physical activity. Objective: To understand the physical activity perception of people undergoing treatment for substance use disorder. Methods: Thirteen people (69% men; 33.4 ± 8.3 years old) were interviewed after experiencing at least 12 sessions of physical activity during their treatment. Results: Following the content analysis, three predominant themes emerged: physical activity was (1) a way to take care of themselves, through the perceived improvement of health; (2) used as a protective mechanism against relapse, through the occupation time, behavior replacement and the creation of a healthy network; (3) served as a facilitator of treatment retention because participant developed social support. Conclusion: Practicing physical activity during treatment helps to develop healthy lifestyle habits that may support retention to treatment and built confidence in the ability to cope with future relapse.
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