7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Behavioral Inhibition Deficits in Addiction
Behavioral inhibition refers to the brain’s ability to suppress impulsive actions or responses, a function that plays a crucial role in decision-making and self-control. In individuals with addiction, there is often a notable impairment in behavioral inhibition, which can lead to difficulty resisting urges to use substances even when aware of the negative consequences. These deficits are primarily linked to dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex, which regulates cognitive processes such as judgment and impulse control. Over time, chronic substance use can exacerbate these impairments, reinforcing the cycle of addiction. Interventions targeting behavioral inhibition, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic techniques, are vital in helping individuals regain self-control, improve decision-making, and reduce the likelihood of relapse.
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 : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Denise Duffie, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada