7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pharmacotherapy and Medication-Assisted Treatment
Pharmacological approaches to treating addiction are evolving rapidly, with growing evidence supporting the efficacy of medication-assisted interventions for diverse substances. Pharmacotherapy and medication-assisted treatment have transformed recovery trajectories for individuals struggling with opioids, alcohol, and even nicotine. Agents like buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone help mitigate withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings while stabilizing long-term outcomes. Integration of behavioral support enhances the efficacy of these medications, providing a more comprehensive care pathway. Clinicians now focus on individualized treatment planning, ensuring the right pharmacological support is matched with the patient's physiological and psychological needs. As stigma diminishes, accessibility and adherence rates continue to improve.
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 : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, 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 : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Creative exploration of the complexity of the pre-lapse experience in the addict to add retrospective insight
Eric A Kreuter, Cornerstone of Rhinebeck, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States