7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Psycho-Oncology and Substance Use Disorders
Psycho-oncology addresses the psychological and emotional challenges faced by cancer patients, including the intersection with substance use disorders (SUDs). Cancer diagnosis and treatment often lead to emotional distress, prompting some individuals to misuse substances as a coping mechanism. Conversely, prolonged substance use increases cancer risks due to carcinogenic exposure and weakened immune responses. Integrating SUD screening into oncology care allows for early identification and intervention. Multidisciplinary approaches, involving oncologists, psychiatrists, and addiction specialists, ensure holistic care. Tailored treatments that address both cancer-related distress and substance use can improve quality of life and treatment outcomes for affected individuals.
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