6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Maladaptive Coping Strategies in Addiction
Addiction often stems from the use of maladaptive coping strategies to manage stress, trauma, or negative emotions. Common behaviors include substance use, avoidance, denial, and emotional numbing, which provide temporary relief but exacerbate long-term distress. These patterns hinder healthy problem-solving and perpetuate cycles of dependency. Understanding the root causes of maladaptive coping is essential in addiction treatment. Therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), aim to replace these harmful strategies with adaptive ones, like mindfulness, emotional regulation, and effective communication. Encouraging resilience and self-awareness empowers individuals to navigate challenges without resorting to substance use.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Michelle Charbonnier
MoNetwork, United States
Monica Zuniga Fajuri
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Clinical pharmacology of marijuana: Update 2024
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Gangstalking is real, should be studied
Sam Vaknin, Southern Federal University, United Kingdom
Title : Decoding aggression, violence, and substance use in adolescents with conduct disorders: Neurochemical pathways and interventions
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sensoria driven genetic decoupling and impaired areal integration in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Positive outcome of adherence to the reward deficiency syndrome solution system treatment plan: A longitudinal study
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States