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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Endocrine Dysregulation in Addiction
Endocrine Dysregulation in Addiction
Substance use significantly impacts the endocrine system, disrupting hormonal balances essential for body functions. For example, chronic alcohol consumption can impair the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to cortisol imbalances that affect stress responses. Opioid use often reduces testosterone levels, causing fatigue and mood disturbances. Endocrine dysregulation contributes to both the physical and psychological challenges in addiction recovery. Hormonal assessments and targeted treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy, can help mitigate these effects. Combining endocrine care with addiction treatment supports holistic recovery and long-term health improvement.
Committee Members
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States GAB 2026 Speakers
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
Eric Cohen
Livio Labs, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, SpainSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Title : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Title : Reward deficiency syndrome solution patient claims ‘dopamine homeostasis’ provided the neurological stability to begin focusing upon healing psychic fracture associated with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder dissociative multiplicity
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States
Title : Enhancing substance use disorder group therapy: Experiential methods for safety, engagement & impact
Mordy Gottlieb, The Mordy Effect, United States