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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neurocognitive Testing in Addiction Disorders
Neurocognitive Testing in Addiction Disorders
Neurocognitive testing evaluates cognitive deficits commonly associated with addiction, such as impaired memory, attention, and executive functioning. Substance use often damages brain regions like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, leading to difficulties in decision-making, impulse control, and learning. Standardized tests, such as the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test and Stroop Test, help identify these impairments and guide personalized treatment plans. Neurocognitive assessments also aid in tracking recovery progress and predicting relapse risk. Integrating these evaluations into addiction care provides a comprehensive understanding of how substance use impacts brain function and highlights areas requiring cognitive rehabilitation.
Committee Members
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States GAB 2026 Speakers
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
Eric Cohen
Livio Labs, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, SpainSubmit 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 : Reduction of chronic neuropathic pain by a THC-CBD combination capsule: ongoing pilot study
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Suicide prevention strategies for the law enforcement profession
Stephanie Schweitzer Dixon, SSD Consulting, 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 : The three-second neuroshift™: Reset before relapse for addiction & emotional dysregulation
Edie Raether, NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Title : TAMAR (Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, and Recovery)
Angelo Reynolds, Transformers Academy, LLC, United States