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.
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