Exercise as a Means for Smoking and Alcohol Cessation: New Trends in Research

Authors

  • Yannis Theodorakis University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Marios Goudas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Nikos Zourbanos University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Athanasios Jamurtas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2014.1436

Keywords:

Exercise, smoking, alcohol, intervention, cessation, psychological mechanism, biochemical mechanism, health education

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to explore a new theoretical and applied framework for research on smoking and alcohol cessation. The effects of important physiological and biochemical mechanisms which are acti-vated during exercise in smokers and alcoholics, as well as the effects of psychological mechanisms, such as self-control, mood, pleasure and the feelings of euphoria, are discussed. Future studies in the area should examine the effects of different exercise intensities on the psychological, physiological and bio-chemical factors contributing to smoking and alcohol cessation. Furthermore, exercise programs coupled with counseling and psychological support techniques in order to encourage exercise engagement and discourage cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are suggested. Finally, respective health education programs for prevention and cessation of alcohol consumption and smoking, both for adolescents and adults are discussed.

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Published

2014-10-31

How to Cite

Theodorakis, Y., Goudas, M., Zourbanos, N., Hatzigeorgiadis, A., & Jamurtas, A. (2014). Exercise as a Means for Smoking and Alcohol Cessation: New Trends in Research. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 12(3), 226–233. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2014.1436

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