Exercise has been found to weaken methamphetamine cravings and  strengthen drug-related inhibitory control post-treatment.

Impact of Exercise on Methamphetamine Cravings

Psycho-physiological cravings have been found to be a clinical predictor of poor treatment outcomes, including relapse, among those who use methamphetamine. Research supports the importance of examining and
addressing craving in relation to reducing the risk of relapse.

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Health Psychology research studies relating to Methamphetamine Use Disorder include:

- Sex differences in methamphetamine use disorder and potential therapeutic impacts
- Exercise and cravings among individuals with methamphetamine use disorder in residential social model-based treatment

Health Psychology Research Relating to Methamphetamine Use Disorder

Salem, B. A., Gonzales-Castaneda, R., Ang, A., Rawson, R. A., Dickerson, D., Chudzynski, J., Penate, J., Dolezal, B., Cooper, C. B., &amp; Mooney, L. J. (2022). Craving among individuals with stimulant use disorder in residential social model-based treatment – can exercise help? Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109247

Craving among individuals with stimulant use disorder in residential social
model-based treatment – Can exercise help?

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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Although consequences of methamphetamine use have been observed across all people,  physical, cognitive, and behavioral responses have shown to differ in males and females.

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