Effects of 12-week aerobic exercise on cue-induced drug craving in methamphetamine-dependent patients and the moderation effect of working memory

Enhancing Substance Use Disorder Recovery through Integrated Physical Activity and Behavioral Interventions: A Comprehensive Approach to Treatment and Prevention

“…Thus, the provision of choice of sports and exercise activities, the setting of new challenging goals, continuous feedback, support from peers, and the self-monitoring of performance may lead to the enhancement of positive behaviour change [ 32 , 40 , 47 ]. Autonomy support and respect for individual preferences in exercise types, the reinforcement of physical and mental abilities, social inclusion, and social support play a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes in SUD recovery [ 14 , 48 , 49 , 50 ].…”

“…Structured physical activities can improve cognitive performance, aiding recovery and sobriety. Exercise also mitigates neurodegenerative effects from chronic substance use, supporting brain recovery by creating healthier neural pathways and promoting cognitive flexibility [ 48 , 76 , 77 ].…”

Effects of chronic aerobic exercise on attentional bias among women with methamphetamine addiction

“…Aerobic dance training was found to diminish the functional connectivity between the frontal polar area and the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This effect likely contributed to a decrease in female addicts' motivation for drug-related behavior and inhibition of drug craving [ 13 ]. In addition, exercise types for cognitive benefits also differ by sex, but higher benefits were found after coordinative exercise [ 14 ].…”

“…Dance is increasingly being implemented as exercise intervention for rehabilitation, especially in women, and has been found to be more effective in modulating cognitive processes based on rhythmic and coordinated movements. While power cycling is suggested as an efficacious intervention for male drug addiction withdrawal, dance training comprises exercises targeting both fine and gross motor body coordination, and it has been widely recognized for its capacity to augment physical and cardiopulmonary function in individuals with substance dependence [ 13 ]. Therefore, it is necessary to explore women-specific exercise interventions to help female with drug addiction receive effective treatment.…”