7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Emotional Triggers in Addiction Relapse
Emotional triggers such as stress, anxiety, and unresolved trauma play a critical role in addiction relapse. These triggers often evoke powerful memories associated with substance use, creating a cycle of emotional distress and cravings. For instance, feelings of loneliness or anger may push individuals to seek temporary relief through drugs or alcohol. Addressing these triggers requires a multi-faceted approach, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and building strong support networks. Identifying emotional vulnerabilities and developing healthier coping mechanisms empowers individuals to break the cycle of relapse. Long-term recovery necessitates emotional resilience and proactive management of life’s challenges.
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