Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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Exercise reduces relapse rates, accelerates brain recovery from substance use, and treats the depression and anxiety that drive most relapses. Here's what 47 studies show about exercise as addiction treatment — and how to actually build the habit in recovery.