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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Neuropsychological Impairment in Addiction Disorders
Neuropsychological Impairment in Addiction Disorders
Addiction significantly affects cognitive functions, leading to neuropsychological impairments such as memory loss, attention deficits, and impaired decision-making. Chronic substance use damages brain regions like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, essential for executive functioning and learning. These impairments exacerbate addiction cycles by reducing impulse control and problem-solving skills. Neuropsychological assessments help identify these deficits, guiding tailored interventions. Cognitive rehabilitation programs, combined with therapies like CBT and mindfulness, can restore cognitive function and improve treatment outcomes. Addressing these impairments is critical for sustained recovery and reintegration into daily life.
Committee Members
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 GAB 2026 Speakers
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 : Power, the underlying psychosocial factor in sexual trauma
Maryam Hazeghazam, Jesse Brown VA MC, United States
Title : Beyond abstinence: Understanding the shape of compulsive substance use, recovery and relapse
Antonio M Ocana, Epiphany360.io, Spain
Title : Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder: Successes, failures, and the precision psychiatry model in opioid use disorder care
Obianuju M Akujuobi, Rochester Regional Health, United States