The problem of conducting an analysis of extreme sports focused only on the risk that its practitioners run, without analysing other dimensions, is a bias that I cannot afford. In sports practice, very positive qualities such as discipline, will, camaraderie, respect, among others, are promoted. As has been said, it can be a very functional […]
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The study researchers end up drawing an interesting conclusion. Given that 1) there are similarities between abstinence from drugs and that experienced by those who practice extreme sports and 2) similar personality traits for both, it is reasonable to suggest the inclusion of the practice of certain extreme sports in addiction treatment programs. It is
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There are so many extreme sports with such diverse characteristics that investigations must focus on one. Therefore, the results show evidence for a specific modality and we should not be tempted to generalise them to all. For example, in June 2016 the results of an investigation to explore withdrawal states in extreme athletes who practice
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When talking about extreme sports, the media always refer to many of its practitioners as “adrenaline junkies.” Let’s not forget that the compulsive practice that many people do of different sports activities is currently studied under the criteria of addiction to physical exercise, within the so-called behavioural addictions. There are many extreme sports and the
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