7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Risk-Taking Behavior in Addictive Disorders
Risk-taking behavior is often observed in individuals with addictive disorders, where the pursuit of substance use overrides rational decision-making processes. This behavior is linked to neurological changes that affect impulse control, reward processing, and emotional regulation. In addiction, the brain's reward system becomes hypersensitive, driving individuals to engage in risky activities to obtain substances. These individuals may disregard potential negative outcomes, such as legal or health consequences, due to a diminished ability to assess risks accurately. Understanding the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms behind these tendencies is crucial for developing interventions that address impulse control and decision-making skills in addiction treatment.
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