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.
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