7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neurochemical Imbalance in Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are closely linked to neurochemical imbalances in the brain. Drugs and alcohol disrupt normal neurotransmitter activity, particularly dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate systems. This dysregulation contributes to cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and compulsive substance-seeking behaviors. Chronic use alters brain reward pathways, making natural rewards less satisfying and perpetuating addiction cycles. Addressing these imbalances often requires a combination of pharmacotherapy, such as medications that stabilize neurotransmitter levels, and behavioral interventions like CBT. Understanding the neurochemical underpinnings of SUDs enables clinicians to tailor treatments, improving recovery outcomes and reducing relapse risks.
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