7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Substance Use Treatment
Cognitive-behavioral strategies play a central role in addiction treatment by helping individuals identify and reframe the distorted thought patterns that contribute to substance use. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, teaching individuals how to recognize and change negative thinking that drives their addiction. For example, someone may believe that they need alcohol to cope with stress, but CBT helps challenge this belief by exploring alternative coping mechanisms. By learning to manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a healthier way, individuals are better equipped to handle triggers and cravings. CBT has been proven effective in treating various forms of addiction, including alcohol, drugs, and behavioral compulsions, and is often combined with other therapeutic techniques to provide a comprehensive treatment plan.
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 : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, 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 : Genetic decoupling and global regulatory failure in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Christopher Ashton, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada
Title : An unusual perspective for understanding and preventing bulimia relapse: Unhealthy sibling loyalty
Karen Gail Lewis, Private Practice, United States