7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Trauma and Addiction
Prolonged exposure therapy (PET) is a highly effective treatment for individuals who have experienced trauma and struggle with addiction. This therapy helps individuals gradually confront and process traumatic memories and feelings in a safe environment, aiming to reduce the emotional distress these memories cause. Since addiction often develops as a coping mechanism for trauma, PET helps break the cycle by teaching healthier ways to process difficult emotions. The therapy involves detailed exposure to trauma-related cues, helping patients reduce avoidance behaviors and diminish their emotional reaction to distressing memories. When integrated with addiction recovery programs, PET not only supports emotional healing but also enhances the effectiveness of substance use treatments, fostering a stronger foundation for sustained recovery.
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College and NEALAC Clinic , 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 : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College and NEALAC Clinic , United States
Title : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Title : The effect of Balint training on self-efficacy and empathy among medical students and the moderator role of personality traits and choice of specialty
Meni Koslowsky, Ariel University, Israel
Title : Genetic decoupling and global regulatory failure in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Christopher Ashton, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada
Title : An unusual perspective for understanding and preventing bulimia relapse: Unhealthy sibling loyalty
Karen Gail Lewis, Private Practice, United States