7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Behavioral Addictions: Gambling, Internet, and Gaming Disorders
Unlike substance dependencies, behavioral addictions such as gambling, internet, and gaming disorders do not involve external intoxicants but still trigger profound neurological and psychological responses. These conditions have garnered increasing attention due to their rising prevalence among adolescents and adults alike. Behavioral addictions: gambling, internet, and gaming disorders are now recognized in global diagnostic manuals, prompting more targeted clinical responses. Advances in functional MRI studies show overlapping pathways with substance use, including reward-seeking and impulse regulation. Treatment often involves cognitive-behavioral therapy and digital detox strategies, coupled with psychoeducation and community support. The rise of online platforms has further complicated these disorders, demanding updated frameworks in both research and policy.
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College and NEALAC Clinic , United States
John Michael Weber
Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Steve Cohen
Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College and NEALAC Clinic , United States
Title : The effect of Balint training on self-efficacy and empathy among medical students and the moderator role of personality traits and choice of specialty
Meni Koslowsky, Ariel University, Israel
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies, United Kingdom
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Christopher Ashton, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GoodNeighbor LLC, United States