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aAlcohol intoxication, particularly in Western cultures, is increasingly regarded as a socially acceptable behavior, and excessive levels of alcoholism have been identified as one. serious problem in university student. a study found that 45-69% of UK students engage in weekly binge drinking sessions.
Now our research has shown that students who exercises They are less likely to crave alcohol and may feel more positive.
To examine the potential reduction of alcohol abuse in students, we found 60 students aged 18-25 who were classified as dangerous, harmful and addictive drinkers. Alcohol Test Questionnaire Developed by the World Health Organization.
We asked students questions about their drinking habits, talked to them about their favorite drink, and then showed them a Introductory Bar & Cocktail Video To increase their craving for alcohol. We a. used questionnaire To measure whether it has been successful in increasing cravings. The results showed that it was.
After creating a five-minute exercise routine consisting of squats, mountain climbers, push-ups, jumping jacks, heel kicks and sit-ups, we asked students to watch a video and complete a craving questionnaire, then we asked them to complete each asked to do. Perform the exercise for 45 seconds in a circuit-like formation.
There were also two control groups – one active and one inactive. The active group colored in a picture book for five minutes. The passive group, true to its name, did nothing.
After three group sessions, all students answered questions about their drinking, alcohol craving, mood, and anxiety.
The analysis showed that people in the exercise group had significantly less alcohol cravings than both the control groups as well as more positive mood and less anxiety. This suggests that at least five minutes of exercise can actually have a positive effect on your drinking craving, reducing your intake and improving your overall health.
Students who were asked to color as a distraction technique also felt happier, reporting increased mood and decreased anxiety. Past research has shown that doing art reduces stress And anxiety level. However, craving for alcohol was not affected by coloring as a distraction.
During the pandemic, young people – especially students – were unable to get out and meet their friends, and for some their mental health had actually deteriorated. This may have been exacerbated by a perceived increase in drinking, which is often used as self medicine Or as a coping mechanism.
What is associated with excessive drinking and excessive intoxication among students? problem drinking in later life. This can lead to chronic disabling diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, dementia and diabetes, not to mention the many related mental health problems. In young people it is associated with an increase in risk taking and aggressive behavior. In addition, frequent drinking is associated with academic problems Such as low subject interest, skipping lectures, and low reported grades.
Why does exercise reduce cravings?
Craving is widely believed to contribute to alcohol abuse. It is a strong desire or compulsion to drink alcohol, or intense thoughts about alcohol.
Craving can be triggered easily some hints, for example, being at a party or restaurant, and we are often not aware of it. From overeating to heroin use, cravings fall under the most addictive behaviors.
Research has shown in the past that by reduce anxiety And the craving for alcohol can be reduced by increasing a positive mood.
Growing evidence suggests that exercising can lead to feelings of excitement and improve mood. This may be related to high levels of happy substances (called neurotransmitters) in the brain such as dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. these substances make us feel good In like that that wine does.
So exercise can largely replace drinking, and reduce cravings. Similar results to our work have been found in other studies.
So, the next time you crave beer, you can try to fit in a short exercise circuit first.
iff hogarwurst, professor of biological psychology, Loughborough University And alexandra gavori, PhD candidate, sports, exercise and health sciences, Loughborough University
This article is republished from Conversation Under Creative Commons license. read the original article.
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