Physical activity as treatment for alcohol use disorders (FitForChange): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Help-seeking for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) is low and traditional treatments are often perceived as stigmatizing. Physical activity has positive effects on mental and physical health which could benefit this population. We propose to compare the effects of aerobic training, yo...

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Published in:	Trials
Main Authors:	Mats Hallgren, Victoria Andersson, Örjan Ekblom, Sven Andréasson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-02-01
Subjects:	Alcohol dependence Randomized controlled trial (RCT) Exercise Physical activity Yoga
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2435-0

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