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.
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
John Michael Weber
Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Steve Cohen
Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, 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 : PIVOT: Predictive intervention for vaping using resonance modeling of oscillatory, psychological, and trigger dynamics
Aadya, Issaquah High School, 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 : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Title : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Title : Reward deficiency syndrome solution patient claims ‘dopamine homeostasis’ provided the neurological stability to begin focusing upon healing psychic fracture associated with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder dissociative multiplicity
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States