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6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Decision-Making Impairments in Substance Use Disorder
Decision-Making Impairments in Substance Use Disorder
Decision-making impairments are hallmark symptoms of substance use disorders, resulting from dysregulation in brain regions like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. Chronic substance use alters neural circuits, reducing the ability to weigh long-term consequences and increasing impulsivity. This leads to a cycle of poor choices, including continued drug use despite adverse outcomes. Behavioral therapies such as CBT aim to improve decision-making skills by fostering self-awareness and promoting healthier coping mechanisms. Understanding these impairments helps tailor interventions to restore cognitive functions and support sustainable recovery in individuals with substance use disorders.
Committee Members
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain GAB 2025 Speakers
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Michelle Charbonnier
MoNetwork, United States
Malasri Chaudhery Malgeri
Recovery com, 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 : The A-B-C of happiness coaching
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, 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 : Integrative addiction and mental health wellness lecture
John Giordano, Life Enhancement Recovery Center, United States