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.
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
Eric Cohen
Livio Labs, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, SpainSubmit 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 : Reduction of chronic neuropathic pain by a THC-CBD combination capsule: ongoing pilot study
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Suicide prevention strategies for the law enforcement profession
Stephanie Schweitzer Dixon, SSD Consulting, 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 : The three-second neuroshift™: Reset before relapse for addiction & emotional dysregulation
Edie Raether, NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Title : TAMAR (Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, and Recovery)
Angelo Reynolds, Transformers Academy, LLC, United States