Impact of an exercise intervention on methamphetamine use outcomes post-residential treatment care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We examined the efficacy of an 8-week exercise intervention on posttreatment methamphetamine (MA) use among MA-dependent individuals following residential treatment.

Methods

135 individuals newly enrolled in treatment were randomly assigned to a structured 8-week exercise intervention or health education control group. Approximately 1 week after completion of the intervention, participants were discharged to the community. Interview data and urine samples were collected at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post-residential care. Of the sample, 54.8% were classified as higher severity users (using MA more than 18 days in the month before admission) and 45.2% as lower severity users (using MA for up to 18 days in the month before admission). Group differences in MA use outcomes

SUBMITTER: Rawson RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4633370 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature