Sport participation and alcohol and illicit drug use in adolescents and young adults: A systematic review of longitudinal studies

Physical participation can play an important and active role in the health and development of children and young people. One area that has attracted public attention recently is the role that sports participation may play in preventing youths' drug abuse and alcohol abuse. This study is a systematic review of 17 longitudinal studies investigating the relationship between adolescent sports participation and alcohol and drug use. The results showed that physical participation was associated with alcohol use and 82% (14/17) of included studies showed a significant positive correlation. However, participation in sports seems to be related to the use of illegal drugs, especially the use of drugs other than cannabis. 80% of the surveys found that physical participation is associated with a decline in the use of illegal drugs, but a 50% survey has a negative relationship between physical participation and cannabis use It was discovered. Further investigation has revealed that sports participation reduces the overall risk of illegal drug use, especially during high school era; this may be an important period to reduce or prevent drug use through exercise Indicates that it may not. Future research will need to better understand the conditions necessary for participation in sports to obtain beneficial results in preventing alcohol and illegal drug use. This does not exist in the scope document, it will be the center of intervention efforts in this field.

A new systematic review published in the Journal of International Sports and Motor Psychology by Canadian researchers details the latest evidence. The review included 20 longitudinal studies that track participants over time. It involves only a few studies that accurately indicate the type of social support that can help people stay as late as possible. This is what researchers have learned: Actual support such as cycling to a gym or sporting goods does not help participants begin a new exercise routine, but it keeps them physically active I will help you. Once you start creating a workout plan, finding a person to support you in a practical way will help you keep working out.

Physical participation can play an important and active role in the health and development of children and young people. One area that has gained much attention recently is the role that sports participation may play in preventing youth drug abuse and alcohol abuse. This study is a systematic review of 17 longitudinal studies investigating the relationship between adolescent sports participation and alcohol and drug use. The results showed that physical participation was associated with alcohol use and 82% (14/17) of included studies showed a significant positive correlation. However, participation in sports seems to be related to the use of illegal drugs, especially the use of drugs other than cannabis. 80% of the surveys have found that physical participation is associated with a decrease in the use of illegal drugs

Physical participation in adolescents and adolescents, alcohol and illegal drug use: a systematic review of longitudinal studies