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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Endorphin Deficiency Syndrome in Addictive Behaviors
Endorphin Deficiency Syndrome in Addictive Behaviors
Endorphin deficiency syndrome (EDS) is a condition where low levels of natural opioids in the brain contribute to addictive behaviors. Endorphins play a vital role in regulating pain, stress, and mood. When deficient, individuals may turn to substances like alcohol or opioids to compensate, leading to dependency. This biological predisposition highlights the neurochemical foundation of addiction. Treatments often involve therapies that stimulate endorphin production, such as exercise, acupuncture, and certain antidepressants. Recognizing EDS in addiction patients is crucial for developing tailored interventions that address this underlying imbalance, improving treatment outcomes and reducing the likelihood of relapse.
Committee Members
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 GAB 2026 Speakers
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