7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Prenatal Exposure to Substances and Developmental Outcomes
Prenatal substance exposure can have profound effects on fetal development, leading to physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges. Substances like alcohol, opioids, and cocaine disrupt normal brain development, increasing risks of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), developmental delays, and learning disabilities. Long-term effects may include attention deficits, emotional dysregulation, and social difficulties. Early intervention programs, such as occupational therapy and developmental assessments, are essential for mitigating these outcomes. Educating expectant mothers about the risks and providing access to addiction treatment during pregnancy can significantly improve developmental outcomes for affected children. Comprehensive care ensures a healthier start for both mother and child.
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 : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : PIVOT: Predictive intervention for vaping using resonance modeling of oscillatory, psychological, and trigger dynamics
Aadya, Issaquah High School, 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 : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Title : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Title : Reward deficiency syndrome solution patient claims ‘dopamine homeostasis’ provided the neurological stability to begin focusing upon healing psychic fracture associated with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder dissociative multiplicity
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States