7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neural Correlates of Drug Craving
Drug craving is a key feature of addiction, driven by complex neural mechanisms involving reward and memory circuits. The mesolimbic dopamine pathway, particularly the nucleus accumbens, plays a central role in craving by reinforcing substance-related cues. The prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, often exhibits impaired functioning, making it difficult for individuals to resist urges. Additionally, the amygdala and hippocampus contribute by linking emotional and contextual triggers to past substance use experiences. Neuroimaging studies have revealed heightened activity in these brain regions during craving episodes, highlighting potential targets for interventions like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and pharmacotherapy to reduce craving intensity.
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
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Owonaro Peter
Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
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