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.
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Sam Vaknin
CIAPS, Cambridge, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Title : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Title : Reward deficiency syndrome solution patient claims ‘dopamine homeostasis’ provided the neurological stability to begin focusing upon healing psychic fracture associated with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder dissociative multiplicity
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States
Title : Enhancing substance use disorder group therapy: Experiential methods for safety, engagement & impact
Mordy Gottlieb, The Mordy Effect, United States