7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Long-Term Effects of Substance Use on Mental Health
Substance use disorders can leave lasting effects on mental health, even after cessation. Prolonged substance use alters brain chemistry, often resulting in mood disorders like depression or anxiety. Cognitive impairments, memory issues, and increased susceptibility to psychiatric conditions such as psychosis or bipolar disorder are common. These effects stem from neurotoxicity, disrupted neurotransmitter balance, and structural brain changes caused by substances. Addressing these long-term impacts requires an integrative approach, combining psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Recovery programs emphasizing holistic care, such as mindfulness, physical activity, and social support, can help mitigate these enduring mental health challenges.
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