6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Compulsive Drug Seeking Behavior
Compulsive drug-seeking behavior is a hallmark of addiction, driven by changes in the brain's reward and stress systems. This behavior persists despite negative consequences, reflecting an overpowering need to obtain and use substances. Neurobiological factors, such as heightened dopamine responses, reinforce the urge to seek drugs, while emotional triggers and environmental cues further exacerbate the cycle. Addressing compulsive behavior involves a combination of therapies, including CBT, which helps individuals identify and modify thought patterns, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to reduce cravings. A holistic approach targeting both the physiological and psychological aspects is essential to breaking this cycle and supporting recovery.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Michelle Charbonnier
MoNetwork, United States
Monica Zuniga Fajuri
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Clinical pharmacology of marijuana: Update 2024
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Gangstalking is real, should be studied
Sam Vaknin, Southern Federal University, United Kingdom
Title : Decoding aggression, violence, and substance use in adolescents with conduct disorders: Neurochemical pathways and interventions
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sensoria driven genetic decoupling and impaired areal integration in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Positive outcome of adherence to the reward deficiency syndrome solution system treatment plan: A longitudinal study
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States