http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/06/11/Exercise-Prevents-Addiction.aspxRecent research has presented tantalizing clues that physical activity might spur changes in the brain which can prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol. A study found tweens and teens who exercise daily are half as likely to smoke as their sedentary fellowsenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/06/11/Exercise-Prevents-Addiction.aspx#126838Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:17:00 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126838sleepybobBeing more active also means less time to do drugs especially for "tweens and teens".<br />&nbsp;<br /><img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126838" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/06/11/Exercise-Prevents-Addiction.aspx#126837Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:40:27 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126837segGenerally people who Exercise are more health conscious, and as such are more willing to address and include other famed pillars of good health like Proper diet, Adequate sleep, Emotional health, Positive thinking etc..etc...<img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126837" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/06/11/Exercise-Prevents-Addiction.aspx#126835Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:50:22 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:126835jeremyroosI think it does.. at least for me.. Helps me cope.. its a natural antidepressant too.. <br /><br />You just need to stick with it... as little as a week off can put you back where you started sometimes..<br /><br /><img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=126835" width="1" height="1">