7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Chronic Pain and Opioid Addiction Management
Chronic pain management often involves opioids, which carry a high risk of addiction. Prolonged use can lead to tolerance, dependence, and misuse, complicating pain relief efforts. A comprehensive approach to managing this dual challenge includes multimodal therapies such as physical rehabilitation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and non-opioid analgesics like NSAIDs and antidepressants. Emerging treatments like medical cannabis and neuromodulation techniques offer promising alternatives. Integrated care models, combining addiction treatment with pain management, are critical. Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) using buprenorphine or methadone helps stabilize opioid dependence while addressing pain. Patient education and regular monitoring reduce misuse risks, fostering sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.
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
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Owonaro Peter
Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
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 : Evaluation of prevalence and pattern of tobacco use in yenagoa city in bayelsa state south of nigeria
Owonaro Peter, Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Title : Engaging learners through gamification, creativity, and human-centered design
Tero Moliis, Versantium, United States
Title : Neuropharmacological and regulatory drivers of tianeptine misuse in the united states: A growing public health concern
Darcy Tocci, NSU College of Pharmacy, United States
Title : Awakening sovereignty within: Healing trauma, releasing codependency, and returning to self-trust
Whitney Walker, Mental Health Therapist/ Podcast Host, United States
Title : You can save a life: Real conversations, real solutions for suicide prevention
frank King, The Mental Health Comedian, LLC, United States