7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Behavioral Strategies for Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is a cornerstone of addiction treatment, focusing on sustaining long-term recovery through behavioral strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help individuals identify triggers, develop coping skills, and build resilience against cravings. Mindfulness practices, such as meditation and stress management, encourage self-awareness and emotional regulation. Creating a structured routine, engaging in healthy activities, and building a support network are practical steps in maintaining sobriety. Behavioral contracts and goal setting also empower individuals to take accountability for their recovery. Additionally, contingency management, which rewards positive behaviors, has shown success in preventing relapse. Integrating these strategies into treatment programs ensures that individuals are equipped to navigate challenges and maintain lasting recovery.
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 : 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 : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States