Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Over the past decade, marijuana use throughout the world has increased including within the United States where it remains a federally-banned substance. According to a 2024 Newsweek Report, cannabis sales worldwide may be approximately $61 billion this year, and much h [....] » Read More
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Biblio-poetry therapy, often called bibliotherapy or poetry therapy, is a therapeutic approach that uses literature—particularly poetry—as a tool for emotional expression, self-reflection, and personal healing. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and biofe [....] » Read More
Title : Decoding aggression, violence, and substance use in adolescents with conduct disorders: Neurochemical pathways and interventions
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Current trends indicate a rise in aggressive and violent behaviors among conduct disordered adolescents, often compounded by co-occurring substance use disorders. Understanding the neurochemical pathways involved in these conduct disorders is crucial for developing effective inte [....] » Read More
Title : Positive outcome of adherence to the reward deficiency syndrome solution system treatment plan: A longitudinal study
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States
The purpose of this editorial is to update the progress of Elle foundation case study 101, for whom a reward deficiency syndrome solution system (RDSSS) treatment plan was created in 2020, and her progress tracked daily during phase one in 2021. Analysis of phase one of this long [....] » Read More
Title : The A-B-C of happiness coaching
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
As a behavior, ADDICTION is essentially the pursuit of HAPPINESS gone awry. Consequently, happiness coaching is a skill that every addiction therapist needs—in addition to whatever other treatment modalities are employed. The science and the art of happiness coaching are [....] » Read More
Title : Bridging the gap: Integrating harm reduction into addiction recovery practices
Michelle Charbonnier, MoNetwork, United States
Harm reduction has long been recognized as a practical, compassionate approach to addressing substance use, yet it is often misunderstood or perceived as incompatible with traditional recovery models. This presentation aims to dispel these misconceptions by showcasing the profo [....] » Read More
Title : Navigating the shadows: Integrative approaches to chronic suicidality
Malasri Chaudhery Malgeri, Recovery com, United States
“Approaching suicide as problem-solvers can give the hope many need to overcome it—fear, apprehension, and silence only confirm the beliefs required for a suicide attempt.” -Grace Ogren Chronic suicidality represents one of the most challenging aspects of m [....] » Read More
Title : A culturally tailored approach to address substance use stigma and mental health access in latine communities
Jessica Apfel, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United States
Topic of Focus: Explores successful strategies in prevention and early intervention for underserved Latine communities. These strategies are part of a linguistically and culturally competent evidence-based community program. Community engagement, health equity, mental health [....] » Read More
Title : A culturally tailored approach to address substance use stigma and mental health access in latine communities
Monica Zuniga Fajuri, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United States
Topic of Focus: Explores successful strategies in prevention and early intervention for underserved Latine communities. These strategies are part of a linguistically and culturally competent evidence-based community program. Community engagement, health equity, mental heal [....] » Read More
Title : Attempt to approach epistemologic and étiopathologic basis of borderline state disorders
Scharbach Hugues, Paris University, France
"A Contribution to Clarify the Features of these New types of BORDERLINE's Personality becoming so numerous in the frame of our New Society with constant Evolution, without underestimating the usefulness of Assessment Scales in aiding diagnosis About the presenta [....] » Read More
Title : Neurochemical theory of epilepsy and mental diseases pathogenesis. Role of the blood-brain barrier
Alexander Kharibegashvil, Telavi State University, Georgia
Background and aims: In epileptology and psychiatry, a huge layer of clinical facts have been accumulated, many of which have not received a proper explanation. An attempt to explain some of the clinical manifestations of epilepsy and mental illness is presented. Methods: Cons [....] » Read More
Title : The phenomenologization of prohibitionism: Technique and positivity
Marcelo Sodelli, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil
We know that Prohibitionism, despite repeatedly failing to achieve its objectives of eradicating drug production and consumption, remains completely dominant in the world. Its permanence and sustenance as a public policy, in spite of its failure, is generally understood as offeri [....] » Read More
Title : The role of tobacco chewing in shaping marital dynamics: Insights from behavioral health in Indian couples
Jyoti Gaur, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, India
Tobacco chewing, a very common habit in India that affects not only health, but also has deep influnence on inter-personal relationships of Indian couples. It plays a major role in emotional and behavioral dimensions in marital dynamics of all socio- economic statuses. The resear [....] » Read More
Title : Trauma-Informed Family and Societal Recovery Model (TIFSRM): Examining the link between childhood adversity, trauma, and substance use disorders
Eric Kwasi Elliason, Desh Bhagat University, India
This study set out to examine the link between trauma exposure and substance use within the context of the Ghanaian society. It employed the Trauma-Informed Family and Societal Recovery Model (TIFSRM) which was developed with the aim of integrating trauma, family and societal f [....] » Read More
Title : Corporate mindset: Aesthetics of banjaras community
Priyanka, RIMT University, India
The Banjaras, historically known as nomadic traders, artisans, and warriors, possess a unique socio-cultural fabric that intertwines resilience, adaptability, and aesthetic expressions with their psychological well- being. In contemporary settings, particularly within corporate f [....] » Read More
Title : Ethical issues related to substance abuse in HIV patients
Dhastagir Sultan Sheriff, Anna Medical College, Mauritius
Ethics guides one to make a choice from the principle of what is right or wrong. Substance abuse involves both the provider and user. It can be also be personal and societal in nature. Morality and its legalization say “for public good” has to balance with the individ [....] » Read More
Title : Behavior and addiction: A behavioral economics perspective
Insaf Bekir, University of Sousse, Tunisia
Addiction, a complex and multifaceted condition, has long been understood from psychological and medical perspectives. However, insights from behavioral and experimental economics offer a new lens through which to examine the economic forces at play in addictive behaviors. This k [....] » Read More
Title : Trauma and depression in Ethiopian women returning from middle eastern countries
Berhanie Getnet Gebresilus, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
A 27-year-old Coptic Christian woman who had been in Beirut for 3 years and in Dubai for 5 years as a migrant worker and who has now returned to Ethiopia,discusses her experience: “The cause for my migration was poverty and peer pressure. I encountered emotional abuse by th [....] » Read More
Title : Neurobiology meets treatment: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioids and alcohol from a toxicologist's perspective
Alberto Augsten, Memorial Healthcare System, United States
This workshop will provide an in-depth exploration of the neurobiological and toxicological principles underlying addiction to opioids and alcohol, with a focus on the pharmacological mechanisms of medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, [....] » Read More
Title : Alternative treatment approaches, addiction with mental health disorders: A case of two participants in Kenya, East Africa
Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe , Psycho Spiritual Institute, Kenya
Patients with synchronized disorders need inclusive case management and an integrated treatment approach that involves substance use, psycho spiritual treatment and mental health treatment. No one method can sort the issues of Mental health disorder [....] » Read More
Title : A psychoneuroimmunology approach to alcohol use disorder treatment a systematic review of the literature
Simran Kaur, Columbia University, United States
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a highly prevalent yet profoundly under-treated condition, characterized by its heterogeneity, which significantly complicates the development of universally effective interventions. As a result, existing treatments often fail to address the diverse [....] » Read More