7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neurochemical Changes in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is accompanied by significant neurochemical changes as the brain attempts to restore balance after prolonged substance use. Chronic addiction alters neurotransmitter systems, such as dopamine and serotonin, leading to impaired reward processing and emotional regulation. During recovery, these systems gradually adapt, although this process can take months or even years. Neuroplasticity plays a vital role in rebuilding neural pathways associated with decision-making and impulse control. Interventions like exercise, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy can accelerate neurochemical restoration. Understanding these changes helps tailor recovery programs to address withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and emotional instability, ultimately supporting long-term recovery.
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 : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Trauma: Till death do us part
John Michael Weber, Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Title : PIVOT: Predictive intervention for vaping using resonance modeling of oscillatory, psychological, and trigger dynamics
Aadya, Issaquah High School, United States
Title : Beyond the myths: Bipolar disorder, recovery, and the power of compassionate care
Pakesta Washington, Washington Elite Nursing Consultants, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States