7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Disordered Eating and Substance Use Comorbidity
The co-occurrence of disordered eating and substance use disorders presents significant challenges in both diagnosis and treatment. Individuals with these comorbidities often use substances to cope with emotional distress related to their eating habits, while the substances themselves may exacerbate unhealthy patterns of eating or body image. This dual struggle is linked to common psychological factors, such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and impaired impulse control. Effective treatment requires an integrated approach that addresses both conditions in parallel, combining psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and substance use interventions. By treating the root causes of both disorders simultaneously, individuals are more likely to achieve lasting recovery and improved mental health.
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, 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, United States
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Trauma: Till death do us part
John Michael Weber, Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Title : PIVOT: Predictive intervention for vaping using resonance modeling of oscillatory, psychological, and trigger dynamics
Aadya, Issaquah High School, United States
Title : Beyond the myths: Bipolar disorder, recovery, and the power of compassionate care
Pakesta Washington, Washington Elite Nursing Consultants, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States