Effects of exercise on experimentally manipulated craving for cannabis: A preliminary study.

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“Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States, and craving for cannabis is related to cannabis use.

Exercise has been demonstrated to reduce craving for substances.

The findings suggest that moderate exercise may be useful for reducing craving, particularly among those who use larger quantities of cannabis.”

 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29792472

“Exercise activates the endocannabinoid system.”  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14625449

“Aerobic exercise training reduces cannabis craving and use in non-treatment seeking cannabis-dependent adults.”  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21408154

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