7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Reward Sensitivity and Addiction Vulnerability
Reward sensitivity refers to the extent to which an individual responds to rewarding stimuli, and it plays a significant role in addiction vulnerability. People with high reward sensitivity are more likely to engage in behaviors that provide immediate pleasure, such as substance use. This heightened sensitivity to rewards is thought to be linked to alterations in the brain's reward system, particularly in areas such as the dopamine pathway. These individuals may experience an intense craving for substances, seeking the euphoric effects associated with drug use. Understanding reward sensitivity helps in the development of personalized addiction treatments, focusing on strategies to modulate this heightened drive toward reward-seeking behaviors.
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
Eric Cohen
Livio Labs, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, SpainSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Reduction of chronic neuropathic pain by a THC-CBD combination capsule: ongoing pilot study
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Suicide prevention strategies for the law enforcement profession
Stephanie Schweitzer Dixon, SSD Consulting, United States
Title : The twelve steps beyond alcohol: Applying recovery principles to food, perfectionism, and modern behavioral addictions
Mary Dobson, Liftwell Health, United States
Title : Understanding polyvagal dysregulation, addiction, and relationships: A holistic framework for mental health and recovery
Kimberly Lannon, Your Daily Game Face, United States
Title : Kratom: Exploring its pharmacology, mental health effects, and new challenges for addiction and behavioral health experts
Kimberly Lannon, Your Daily Game Face, United States