HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Boston, Massachusetts, USA or Virtually from your home or work.
7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
GAB 2026
Scientific Programs coming soon..
Scientific Programs coming soon..
Title : Trauma: The root of addiction
John Michael Weber, Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
The present work will look to change the thinking of those who collaborate with those unfortunate people dealing with substance abuse disorders as well as mental health disorders. The addiction treatment model has been wrong for a long time. This is understandable considering tha [....] » Read More
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
This presentation explores the innovative integration of bibliopoetry therapy and wearable smart watch technology in managing inflammation through a multidisciplinary lens that complements the focus on the molecular, cellular, and systemic mechanisms underlying inflammatory respo [....] » Read More
Title : The Storm Within: Neuropsychological Insights into Dysregulation and Substance Use in the Adolescent Brain.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Adolescents struggling with substance use often display emotional volatility, impulsivity, and behavioral dysregulation—hallmarks of a deeper neurodevelopmental imbalance. This keynote explores the “storm within,” a dynamic interplay between a hyperactive limbic [....] » Read More
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Anxiety can be misidentified as sexual arousal, eroticized (misattribution of arousal). Sexual arousal can be anxiogenic (sexual arousal can be misidentified as anxiety). Sex can be anxiolytic. Gender roles are connected to anxiety: masculinity is anxiogenic, femininity anxiolyti [....] » Read More
Title : Creative exploration of the complexity of the pre-lapse experience in the addict to add retrospective insight
Eric A Kreuter, Cornerstone of Rhinebeck, United States
In a pre-lapse the addict may be triggered by an event, a feeling, or some sensory input, such as being around others who are using drugs or being offered drugs. Some addicts report a strong connection between an activity, such as attending a party, and drug use. This associative [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing substance use disorder group therapy: Experiential methods for safety, engagement & impact
Mordy Gottlieb, The Mordy Effect, United States
Group therapy forms the backbone of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs, yet many clinicians and paraprofessionals receive little formal training in how to facilitate effective groups. Shame, fear of judgment and disengagement often prevent clients from fully particip [....] » Read More
Title : Awakening sovereignty within: Healing trauma, releasing codependency, and returning to self-trust
Whitney Walker, Mental Health Therapist/ Podcast Host, United States
This session explores trauma-informed healing, relational recovery, and the journey toward personal sovereignty. Whitney Walker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, recovery coach, and host of the Women Waken Podcast, draws on her clinical expertise and spiritual guidance [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluation of prevalence and pattern of tobacco use in yenagoa city in bayelsa state south of nigeria
Owonaro Peter, Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Introduction/Objectives: Tobacco use is a significant public health concern. It is a risk factor for most leading causes of death, and its health impacts span from conception to adulthood. One person dies every six seconds due to tobacco-related disease globally. This study exami [....] » Read More
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Grief and loss are regular occurrences in the counseling profession. Whether it be personal loss, the loss of a client, or counseling clients through their grief, grief is an inescapable process in counseling. Unresolved grief can lead to competency issues in counseling and could [....] » Read More
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Grief and loss are regular occurrences in the counseling profession. Whether it be personal loss, the loss of a client, or counseling clients through their grief, grief is an inescapable process in counseling. Unresolved grief can lead to competency issues in counseling and could [....] » Read More
Title : How spirituality helps overcome denial and supports recovery from substance use disorder: The role of meaning and hope
Amanda Myers, Avalon By the Sea, United States
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a major public health issue that affects individuals across age, socioeconomic, and cultural groups. One of the most persistent psychological barriers to recovery is denial, a cognitive distortion characterized by minimizing or rationalizing substa [....] » Read More
Title : You can save a life: Real conversations, real solutions for suicide prevention
frank King, The Mental Health Comedian, LLC, United States
Professionals working in addiction and behavioral health navigate a landscape filled with persistent stigma, risk of relapse, and the intricate realities of co-occurring mental health challenges. Frank King—former Tonight Show writer, suicide prevention thought leader, and [....] » Read More
Title : Engaging learners through gamification, creativity, and human-centered design
Tero Moliis, Versantium, United States
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, effective leadership requires more than strategy—it demands inclusivity, psychological safety, and a commitment to meaningful DEI initiatives. This session empowers leaders to cultivate high-performing, resilient teams while prio [....] » Read More
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States
Identity restoration is the process of learning who we truly are beneath the layers of addiction, survival mode, guilt, and unmet pain. It begins with honest self-discovery. What we like. What we dislike. What gives us energy. What drains us. Who around us supports growth, and [....] » Read More
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Mental health in the workplace is essential for both employees and organizations. Good mental well-being supports productivity, job satisfaction, and positive workplace culture, while poor mental health can lead to stress, burnout, and lower performance. Many organizations are no [....] » Read More
Title : Neuropharmacological and regulatory drivers of tianeptine misuse in the united states: A growing public health concern
Darcy Tocci, NSU College of Pharmacy, United States
Tianeptine is an atypical antidepressant with unique neuropharmacological properties—most notably potent mu-opioid receptor agonism—that contribute both to its therapeutic profile and to its substantial potential for misuse. Although not approved by the U.S. Food an [....] » Read More