Physical Fitness Effects on Substance Abuse Risk Factors and Use Patterns.

Collingwood, Thomas R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ429667

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Publication Date: 1991

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Physical Fitness Effects on Substance Abuse Risk Factors and Use Patterns.

Collingwood, Thomas R.; And Others

Journal of Drug Education, v21 n1 p73-83 1991

Adolescents (n=74) in schools, community, or hospital drug intervention programs received eight- to nine-week structured fitness activity class as part of programs. Subjects who improved in fitness tests also demonstrated significant increase in self-concept risk factor and significant decrease in anxiety and depression risk factors compared to nonimprovers. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Drug Rehabilitation, Drug Use, Physical Fitness, Secondary Education, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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