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6th Edition of Global Conference on

Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA

Impulse Control Disorders

Impulse Control Disorders

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are psychiatric conditions characterized by an inability to resist harmful urges or impulses, which can lead to behaviors that have negative consequences. In the context of addiction, ICDs are often seen in individuals who engage in compulsive substance use or behaviors, such as gambling, without regard for the harm it causes. These disorders are linked to dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like decision-making and inhibiting inappropriate behaviors. Treating ICDs in addiction typically involves a combination of psychotherapy (such as dialectical behavior therapy or CBT), medications to regulate mood and impulses, and support groups that emphasize self-regulation techniques.

Committee Members
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Nile Stanley

Nile Stanley

University of North Florida, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Curry College, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Denis Larrivee

Denis Larrivee

University of Navarra, Spain
GAB 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Scharbach Hugues

Scharbach Hugues

Paris University, France
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Alphonsus Obayuwana

Alphonsus Obayuwana

Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Michelle Charbonnier

Michelle Charbonnier

MoNetwork, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Monica Zuniga Fajuri

Monica Zuniga Fajuri

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United States
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