7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Relapse Prevention Planning in Addiction
Relapse prevention planning is a cornerstone of successful addiction treatment, aiming to equip individuals with strategies to manage triggers and sustain recovery. Effective plans include identifying high-risk situations, such as stress or social pressure, and developing coping mechanisms to navigate them. Techniques like mindfulness, problem-solving, and emotional regulation are commonly employed. Support networks, including family, peers, and counselors, play a crucial role in providing encouragement and accountability. Regular follow-ups and adjustments to the plan ensure it remains relevant to evolving challenges. By empowering individuals to anticipate and address potential setbacks, relapse prevention planning enhances the likelihood of long-term sobriety.
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