7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Endorphin System in Addiction
The endorphin system plays a vital role in regulating mood, pain, and emotional responses, and it is closely linked to the development of addiction. Endorphins are natural chemicals produced by the brain that interact with opioid receptors, helping to relieve pain and create feelings of well-being or euphoria. Addictive substances, such as alcohol, heroin, and other opioids, can artificially boost the release of endorphins, leading to intense pleasure and reinforcing the desire to continue using the substance. Over time, the brain becomes dependent on these external sources of endorphins, which can contribute to physical dependence and addiction. Understanding the endorphin system has led to treatments that target its function, including medications like naltrexone, which blocks opioid receptors and helps reduce cravings, aiding in long-term recovery from addiction.
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