7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Addictive Behaviors in Adolescents
Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to developing addictive behaviors due to biological, psychological, and social factors. During this developmental stage, the brain's reward system is highly sensitive, making substances or addictive activities like gaming and social media particularly appealing. Peer pressure, family dynamics, and stress contribute to the risk. Early exposure to addictive behaviors can interfere with brain development, leading to long-term cognitive and emotional consequences. Prevention strategies, such as education, parental involvement, and fostering healthy coping mechanisms, are critical. Tailored interventions, including counseling and support groups, address the unique needs of adolescents, promoting resilience and reducing the risk of lifelong addiction.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : The Storm Within: Neuropsychological Insights into Dysregulation and Substance Use in the Adolescent Brain.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States