7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Coping Skills for Addiction Recovery
Developing effective coping skills is crucial in addiction recovery, as individuals face stressors, cravings, and triggers that may lead to relapse. Coping skills help individuals manage emotions, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges without resorting to substance use. Common strategies include mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, journaling, and engaging in healthy physical activities such as exercise. Support groups and therapy also play a significant role in teaching coping mechanisms. Building a strong support network, avoiding high-risk situations, and learning to manage stress are essential components of recovery. Over time, these coping skills help individuals develop a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, reducing the likelihood of returning to old patterns of substance use.
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
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, 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 : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States