Neurorehabilitation of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise for ATS Drug Dependent Compulsory Isolation Detoxification (Preprint)

Abstract

Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) stimulants are highly neurotoxic and can cause significant cognitive impairment and psychotic symptoms. They are characterized by strong mental dependence and severe consequences for abuse.

Therefore, it is of great significance to systematically understand the treatment method of ATS on the human body, and to the treatment of ATS drugs dependent on compulsory isolation. This article focuses on the research of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on the neurological rehabilitation of ATS-dependent drug dependence detoxification.

This article uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods to select eligible ATS abusers in the compulsory quarantine detoxification center in Baini Lake, Hunan Province, as the research object. Quantitative research uses the ATS questionnaire to survey new ATS abusers who meet the criteria.

Qualitative research uses focus group interviews and case interviews, uses purposeful sampling, and uses semi-structured interview outlines as tools to collect and process data. The results of quantitative and qualitative research complement each other to verify and analyze and discuss together. The results showed that the levels of oxidative stress in ATS dependent patients were significantly different from those in healthy subjects. After exercise intervention, the level of oxidative stress, blood routine, and psychological level of SAS and SDS were improved in the exercise group. The experimental results show that there are nerve damages in people who rely on ATS drugs for compulsory isolation and detoxification.

The damages tend to continue to increase after withdrawal. Furthermore, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 12 weeks can slow down the aggravation of nerve damages.