The Effect of Muscular Strength Training in Patients With Drug Addiction

The Effect of Muscular Strength Training in Patients With Drug Addiction

Physical health does not have a high priority in today's treatment of patients with substance use disorder (SUD). SUD patients have a poor physical health not only due to injuries related to the substance abuse, but also because of the addiction-related lifestyle. There are few studies today that provide information about SUD patient's physical health, and especially there is little information about their muscular strength. One of the project's aims is to measure muscular strength in SUD patients who are being treated for their addiction, and see if they have decreased neuromuscular function. If so, we will investigate the effect of maximal strength training on neuromuscular function in these patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• being treated for drug abuse
• not using drugs during intervention period

Exclusion Criteria:

• participated in strength training in previous 6 months
• cardiovascular disease
• any other disease that impedes to finish tests
• not showing up for testing sessions
• carried out less than 85% of planned exercise sessions