7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neural Markers of Addiction Recovery
Advances in neuroscience have identified neural markers that play a pivotal role in addiction recovery. Brain imaging studies reveal changes in the prefrontal cortex, reward circuits, and stress-response systems during and after substance use. Neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize itself—facilitates recovery when supported by abstinence and behavioral therapies. Functional MRI (fMRI) and EEG studies have identified improved connectivity in regions associated with decision-making and impulse control during sustained recovery. Biomarkers like dopamine receptor availability and cortisol levels offer insights into the recovery process. Understanding these neural markers aids in developing targeted treatments, such as cognitive enhancers or neuromodulation, to promote long-term sobriety.
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 : 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 : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Creative exploration of the complexity of the pre-lapse experience in the addict to add retrospective insight
Eric A Kreuter, Cornerstone of Rhinebeck, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States