HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Orlando, Florida, USA or Virtually from your home or work.
6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Psychodynamic Therapy for Substance Abuse
Psychodynamic Therapy for Substance Abuse
Psychodynamic therapy explores the unconscious conflicts and emotional struggles that often underpin substance abuse. This approach delves into the individual's past experiences, focusing on unresolved traumas, attachment issues, and inner conflicts contributing to addictive behaviors. By fostering self-awareness, patients can uncover the psychological roots of their dependency. Therapists aim to strengthen the patient’s ability to manage emotions and form healthier interpersonal relationships. While often used in conjunction with other treatments, psychodynamic therapy provides valuable insights and a foundation for long-term recovery, especially for individuals with co-occurring mental health issues.
Committee Members
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain GAB 2025 Speakers
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Jana Furstova
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Alexander Kharibegashvil
Telavi State University, GeorgiaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Decoding aggression, violence, and substance use in adolescents with conduct disorders: Neurochemical pathways and interventions
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Integrative addiction and mental health wellness lecture
John Giordano, Life Enhancement Recovery Center, United States
Title : Step one therapy
Ashton Christopher, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Addiction rehabilitation & recovery: Pathways to healing and resilience
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : The A-B-C of happiness coaching
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States