7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neurobehavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Neurobehavioral therapy is a holistic approach to treating substance use disorders that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with an understanding of how the brain’s structure and function influence behavior. This therapy focuses on rewiring the brain's responses to triggers, cravings, and stress by helping individuals modify their behavioral patterns. Techniques used in neurobehavioral therapy include neurofeedback, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness-based practices. This approach targets the brain’s neural pathways that reinforce addictive behaviors, helping individuals develop more adaptive responses and greater self-control. By improving both cognitive and emotional regulation, neurobehavioral therapy plays a crucial role in fostering long-term sobriety and mental well-being.
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 : 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 : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States