A review of 43 studies has shown there is a link between physical activity and a reduction or cessation of substance use. Experts explain how that works and how to incorporate it into your own life.

Half of the investigations evaluated exercise's relationship to total abstinence or reduction in substance misuse. Among these, 75% found that substance use fell in connection with physical activity.

More research is required into how — and to what extent — exercise may help those with substance use disorders. In the past year, 46.3 million Americans over the age of 12 met the DSM-5 ...