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Reader Stories: Using Exercise in Recovery

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Updated May 05, 2010

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There are scientific studies that show that exercise can be beneficial to people trying to remain abstinent from alcohol and drugs, but most people in recovery exercise because it simply gives them something else to do instead of picking up.

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Exercise With a Sober Group Is a Delight

I started exercising with a group of sober friends more than ten years ago after I quit smoking and started to get chubby. We started out with four and now our Saturday morning run/triathlon training…More

Hoping My Mobility and Energy Improves

I currently am unable to get much exercise due to medical problems. I have foot surgery scheduled for March 1st and I'm receiving treatment for bursitis in my hips. I also am going to a specialist fo…More

I Would Recommend Exercise to Anyone in Recovery

After my withdrawal symptoms passed I have noticed that at some times I feel very happy and normal and others I feel pretty depressed. I found that the endorphins released during running and working …More

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