7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Cannabis Use: Medical and Recreational Implications
Legalization trends have brought both opportunities and challenges in how cannabis is perceived and used. The discussion around cannabis use: medical and recreational implications now spans pharmacology, ethics, public policy, and mental health. While medical cannabis shows promise for chronic pain and certain neurological conditions, concerns remain about cognitive effects, dependency risk, and adolescent exposure. On the recreational side, varying potencies and delivery methods complicate regulation and health guidance. Research into endocannabinoid system interactions continues to evolve, shaping therapeutic and safety protocols. Clear distinctions between therapeutic and recreational use are essential for informed decision-making among clinicians and policymakers alike.
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