6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Dual Diagnosis: Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders
Treating addiction in isolation often leads to partial recovery, as many individuals face overlapping psychiatric conditions. Dual diagnosis: addiction and co-occurring mental disorders reflects this clinical complexity. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder frequently accompany substance use, creating intricate symptom presentations and treatment challenges. Current models advocate for integrated care—where both psychiatric and substance-related symptoms are managed simultaneously through coordinated interventions. Misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis can impede progress, making comprehensive assessments critical. Evidence-based practices like integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT) and trauma-informed therapy are reshaping therapeutic strategies. This holistic view acknowledges the interplay of biological, psychological, and environmental factors influencing both conditions.
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
Jana Furstova
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Alexander Kharibegashvil
Telavi State University, GeorgiaSubmit your abstract Today
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
Title : Step one therapy
Ashton Christopher, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Addiction rehabilitation & recovery: Pathways to healing and resilience
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
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