Denis Larrivee, Loyola University Chicago, United States
Abstract: Neural mechanisms for self regulation feature prominently in studies of addiction, which is characterized by the inability to resist compulsive behavior. Such mechanisms entail not just top down processes involved in the execution of decision making events, but also the [....] » Read More
Title : Clinical Pharmacology of Medical Marijuan THC Update
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
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Title : Leadership in the “Covid Decade” – Long-Term Effects of Pandemics and Disasters: What to Expect, How to Prepare.
Deni Carise, University of Pennsylvania, United States
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven unprecedented changes around the world and in our industry. It has impacted our patients, our treatment, and us, personally and professionally. History is clear – there are significant long-term effects seen f [....] » Read More
Title : The Psychodynamics of Casual Sex
Sam Vaknin, Southern Federal University, Russian Federation
Casual sex is linked to negative mental health outcomes, but only in certain kinds of people: People who were drunk or drugged during the encounter or acted under peer pressure (no autonomy); with conservative or traditional or religious upbringing and moral code or in societi [....] » Read More
Title : Precision Genomic Addiction Medicine as a Frontline Modality as a Function of Inducing Dopamine Homeostasis in Reward Deficiency Syndrome RDS The Future is Now
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States
Globally we are facing a serious pandemic of uncontrollable addictive seeking behaviors. The opioid crisis in America is just one important facet of this worldwide dilemma. The unfortunate fact is that in the United States 100,000 people prematurely died from opioid induced overd [....] » Read More
Title : The Mathematics of Happiness
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Mathematics is essentially the study of relationships and during this presentation, the relationship between HOPE, HUNGER, and HAPPINESS will be explored and a very easy way to measure subjective wellbeing will be unveiled. At the end of this presentation, members of the audie [....] » Read More
Title : Substance Use Disorder Risk Assessment Preventing Use Disorder
Karen E Arscott , The Wright Center and The American Board of Preventive Medicine, United States
Introduction: There were over one-million drug overdoses in the US during the period of the largely iatrogenic opioid epidemic1 with over one-hundred thousand in one-year.2 Unfortunately, current screening tools for AUD or SUD are designed to discover these diseases at a la [....] » Read More
Title : One: A documentary that facilitates the powerful discussion we all need to have around addiction.
Dawn Duhaime, Spring Green Foundation, United States
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a clip from the award-winning documentary ONE, which touches on the opioid crisis in our nation, underlying a major fundamental truth about addiction; our culture will do almost anything to avoid pain. This film uses the philosoph [....] » Read More
Title : Development of novel chemically modified electrodes for assessment of neurotransmitters involved in neurodegenerative diseases
Anton Alexandru Ciucu, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Romania
In the medical field, the monitoring of the neurotransmitters in depressive patients represents a major demand focusing of course on the health state of the patients. Traditional methods for identification and detection and of neurotransmitters lack the speed to be of real usage [....] » Read More
Title : 10 Principles of recovery a new positive psychological approach to treatment
Trish Henrie Barrus, University of Utah, United States
Using the framework of positive psychology and the existing research on the benefits of positive psychological methodology in addiction treatment, we have created a program and new approach to recovery treatment centered around the 10 Principles of Recovery. In our session, we wi [....] » Read More
Title : Feasibility Study of an Opioid Helpline for High Risk Individuals for Opioid Use Disorder
Dr David Chung , Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia Health, United States
Background: Evidence suggests that educational interventions provided by health care providers can be effective in altering patients’ attitudes towards pain management and in referral to addiction treatment when appropriate. Time constraints during visits limit the delivery [....] » Read More
Title : Suicide Prevention Strategies for the Law Enforcement Profession
Stephanie Schweitzer Dixon, SSD Consulting, United States
Suicide may be the most dangerous threat to a law enforcement officer's well-being, safety, and life in today's world. The exact number of law enforcement deaths by suicide remains unknown due to inconsistent data regarding law enforcement officer deaths by suicide even a [....] » Read More
Title : Applying the Biopsychosocial Model when Treating Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Addiction
Michele M Mahr, California State University, United States
The purpose of this presentation is to educate, inform, and discuss a multidisciplinary approach to treat individuals abuse and addiction can impact individuals within several domains. Within the biopsychosocial model, there is a significant focus for human service professionals, [....] » Read More
Title : Workplace Substance Abuse/Addiction Problems Prevention Bio-Psychological and Social Approaches and Implications for Theory and Practice
Adeboye Titus Ayinde, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
The workplace is filled with different stressors and people with different abilities to adjust to stress as well as different coping mechanisms. Substance abuse which often culminates into addiction problems orchestrated by the work related elements among different categories of [....] » Read More
Title : GTI A non traditional approach to behavioral prevention
Brian Monahan, GTI, United States
Green Thumb Initiative (GTI) is a Colorado non-profit organization seeking alternatives to traditional psychotherapy. GTI provides primary prevention, predominantly in its universal and selective form. We work with youth 12-18 and adults in the community in providing education an [....] » Read More
Title : GTI A non traditional approach to behavioral prevention
Brett Penvose, GTI, United States
Green Thumb Initiative (GTI) is a Colorado non-profit organization seeking alternatives to traditional psychotherapy. GTI provides primary prevention, predominantly in its universal and selective form. We work with youth 12-18 and adults in the community in providing education an [....] » Read More
Title : GTI A non traditional approach to behavioral prevention
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Green Thumb Initiative (GTI) is a Colorado non-profit organization seeking alternatives to traditional psychotherapy. GTI provides primary prevention, predominantly in its universal and selective form. We work with youth 12-18 and adults in the community in providing education an [....] » Read More
Title : GTI A non traditional approach to behavioral prevention
Cole Monahan, GTI, United States
Green Thumb Initiative (GTI) is a Colorado non-profit organization seeking alternatives to traditional psychotherapy. GTI provides primary prevention, predominantly in its universal and selective form. We work with youth 12-18 and adults in the community in providing education an [....] » Read More