7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Internet Gaming Disorder and Behavioral Addictions
Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) represents a growing concern in behavioral addictions, characterized by compulsive gaming that interferes with daily life. Like substance addictions, IGD involves dopamine dysregulation, reinforcing reward-seeking behaviors. Symptoms include withdrawal, tolerance, and neglect of personal responsibilities. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone of treatment, focusing on behavior modification and identifying underlying psychological triggers. Family-based interventions and digital detox strategies are also effective in promoting balanced technology use. Understanding IGD as a legitimate addiction enables clinicians to provide targeted interventions, fostering healthier relationships with technology and reducing its negative impact on mental health.
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