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.
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, 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, United States
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Trauma: Till death do us part
John Michael Weber, Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Title : Power, the underlying psychosocial factor in sexual trauma
Maryam Hazeghazam, Jesse Brown VA MC, United States
Title : Beyond abstinence: Understanding the shape of compulsive substance use, recovery and relapse
Antonio M Ocana, Epiphany360.io, Spain
Title : Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder: Successes, failures, and the precision psychiatry model in opioid use disorder care
Obianuju M Akujuobi, Rochester Regional Health, United States