Relapse Prevention Requires The Development of Physical Health and Stamina

The benefits of regular physical health activities cannot be over stated in relapse prevention.
The positive impact on attitude, mental health and physical health is extensive.
Relapse prevention requires the development of a flexible, challenging and habitual exercise component to your every day life. Most drug or alcohol rehab programs have a component of physical fitness to them. You must continue with this when you leave rehab.

The Impact of Physical Activity on Heath

Improves emotional health by:
Aiding in stress management
Improving self confidence and self esteem
Increasing social activity when exercising with others
Increases intake of oxygen and blood movement increasing efficiency
Muscles get toned and fat is burned
Endorphins are produced creating a strong feeling of wellbeing
Result: You look and feel better

Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
Helps control weight.
Promotes psychological well-being.

The last three points are critical to any relapse prevention plan. These are large stressors in anybody’s life. Decreasing them is key to prevent slips and multiple visits to rehabs. It would be ideal if during rehab one got on a great fitness plan and left the drug rehab fit, toned and in shape.

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