7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Functional Connectivity in Addiction and Recovery
Functional connectivity refers to the synchronized activity between different brain regions, and its disruption is a hallmark of addiction. Substance use alters connectivity patterns in networks responsible for reward processing, decision-making, and self-regulation, such as the default mode network and prefrontal cortex. These changes impair the brain’s ability to resist cravings and control impulses. Recovery involves restoring functional connectivity through abstinence and therapeutic interventions like neurofeedback or mindfulness training. Imaging studies reveal that sustained recovery is associated with improved connectivity in key brain areas, supporting better cognitive and emotional functioning, which is essential for maintaining sobriety.
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
Owonaro Peter
Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
Tero Moliis
Versantium, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Evaluation of prevalence and pattern of tobacco use in yenagoa city in bayelsa state south of nigeria
Owonaro Peter, Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Title : Engaging learners through gamification, creativity, and human-centered design
Tero Moliis, Versantium, United States
Title : Neuropharmacological and regulatory drivers of tianeptine misuse in the united states: A growing public health concern
Darcy Tocci, NSU College of Pharmacy, United States
Title : Awakening sovereignty within: Healing trauma, releasing codependency, and returning to self-trust
Whitney Walker, Mental Health Therapist/ Podcast Host, United States
Title : You can save a life: Real conversations, real solutions for suicide prevention
frank King, The Mental Health Comedian, LLC, United States