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6th Edition of Global Conference on

Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA

Risk-Taking Behavior in Addictive Disorders

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.

Committee Members
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Nile Stanley

Nile Stanley

University of North Florida, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Curry College, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Denis Larrivee

Denis Larrivee

University of Navarra, Spain
GAB 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Scharbach Hugues

Scharbach Hugues

Paris University, France
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Alphonsus Obayuwana

Alphonsus Obayuwana

Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Michelle Charbonnier

Michelle Charbonnier

MoNetwork, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2025 - Monica Zuniga Fajuri

Monica Zuniga Fajuri

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United States
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