The association between exercise and prescription opioid misuse: A scoping review.

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Vol 32(2), Apr 2024, 140-149; doi:10.1037/pha0000675Exercise prevents chronic diseases and modulates pain. People experiencing pain often use opioids for relief, increasing the risk of prescription opioid misuse. Nonetheless, exercise may influence prescription opioid misuse through the release of endorphins or induced injury-related pain. We aimed to summarize the existing literature on the association between exercise and prescription opioid misuse. We identified studies published through December 2021 in Cochrane, Embase, Medline, and Pubmed, using search terms like “opioid-related disorders,” “opioid misuse,” “exercise,” and “sports.” Observational and experimental studies with adult samples published in English were included. Exclusion criteria included participants
Source: Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research