Problematic alcohol consumption, including extreme intoxication and binge drinking, is on the rise. This is true globally, but especially so in Western cultures and the United States. Individuals aged 18-29 and especially students are the most likely to engage in problematic alcohol consumption, and more likely to use it as a coping mechanism for stress, which can result in future alcohol-related problems like alcohol addiction.<\/p>\n
Cravings are one of the most important predictors of later life alcohol problems. At the same time, a variety of models link cravings to stress and poor mood. Exercise, conversely, is known to improve mood and reduce stress. Based on these established facts, a team of British researchers set out to determine whether a single bout of exercise would reduce alcohol cravings in university students. Their results are published in Addictive Behavior.<\/p>\n
In the study, students recruited from Midlands University were screened for problematic alcohol consumption behavior.<\/p>\n