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Exercise Prevents Addiction

Recent 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 fellows, and 40 percent less likely to experiment with marijuana.

Exercise may invigorate neurochemicals that sense and reinforce pleasure.


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Posted On Jun 10, 2008
I think it does.. at least for me.. Helps me cope.. its a natural antidepressant too..

You just need to stick with it... as little as a week off can put you back where you started sometimes..


 
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Posted On Jun 11, 2008
Being more active also means less time to do drugs especially for "tweens and teens".
 

 
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Posted On Jun 11, 2008
Generally 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...

 
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