6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Emotional Trauma and Substance Use
Emotional trauma, whether from childhood abuse, neglect, or recent life events, plays a significant role in the development of substance use disorders. Individuals may use substances as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions or to numb the painful memories of traumatic experiences. This can create a cycle where substance use exacerbates emotional pain, leading to increased reliance on substances for relief. Traumatic experiences can alter the brain's stress-response systems, increasing susceptibility to addiction. Effective treatment often requires trauma-informed care, which includes addressing both the substance use and the underlying trauma. Therapies such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are beneficial in helping individuals process trauma while working on 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
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