Understanding Addiction & The Healing Power of Movement
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Understanding Addiction & The Healing Power of Movement

By Fitness in Recovery

A 5-part live webinar on neuroscience, exercise, and addiction recovery, hosted by FIR in October — aligning with World Mental Health Day.

Location

Online

Agenda

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

October 1 – Understanding Substance Use & Public Health

Explore substance use disorder as a public health crisis and reframe addiction as “soul sickness.” Gain an introduction to the hedonic deficit model and consider its clinical implications through int...

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

October 8 – Hedonic Deficit & Ontological Breakdown

Examine the neurobiology of pleasure and recovery. Learn how the SAID principle applies to addiction science, and discover how exercise supports neurochemical rebalancing. Engage in breakout discussi...

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

October 15 – Recovery Science & Exercise as Intervention

Dive into FIR program types and their neurohormonal targets. Understand how structured exercise addresses hedonic rehabilitation, and explore strategies for real-world implementation in treatment set...

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

October 22 – Implementation Across Care Settings

Focus on translating FIR principles into practice across diverse environments — from clinics and hospitals to schools and community programs. Review key research, consider limitations, and develop st...

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

October 29 - Practical Application & Future Directions

Bring together the science, strategies, and lived experience from the series. Explore how to adapt FIR models to varied settings, review the latest research, and identify next steps for advocacy and ...

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Refund Policy

No refunds

Highlights

  • Online

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Health • Personal health

Join us for a powerful 5-part educational series exploring the intersection of neuroscience, public health, and physical movement in addiction recovery — presented by Fitness in Recovery with support from West Chester University.

Hosted in alignment with World Mental Health Day, this live webinar series is designed for healthcare professionals, exercise scientists, educators, and community leaders seeking evidence-based, actionable strategies for integrating exercise into recovery pathways.


All proceeds support FIR programming and mental health awareness efforts.

📅 Schedule (Wednesdays, 6:30 PM EST):

  • Oct 1: Understanding Substance Use & Public Health
  • Oct 8: Hedonic Deficit & Ontological Breakdown
  • Oct 15: Recovery Science & Exercise as Intervention
  • Oct 22: Implementation Across Care Settings
  • Oct 29: Practical Applications & Future Directions

🎯 Why Attend?

  • Learn how exercise transforms addiction recovery
  • Understand the neurobiology of pleasure, healing, and mental health
  • Explore FIR protocols for clinical and community use
  • Align with World Mental Health Day by advancing recovery-focused mental health strategies
  • Help shape future offerings through our post-webinar survey

💻 Format: 100% Virtual (Zoom)

💵 Cost: $25/session or $100 for the full series

🎓 Student Discount: Use code STUDENT25 for 25% off (an active student ID will be required)

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