6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Sensation-Seeking Behavior in Addictive Disorders
Sensation-seeking behavior, characterized by a desire for novel, intense, or risky experiences, is often linked to the development of addictive disorders. Individuals who engage in sensation-seeking behaviors are more likely to experiment with substances or addictive activities, seeking the high or thrill that comes with them. Neurobiologically, sensation-seeking is associated with increased dopamine activity in the brain, reinforcing the desire for new and stimulating experiences. This behavior is particularly common in adolescents and young adults but can persist into adulthood. Treatment for addiction in individuals with high sensation-seeking traits often includes strategies that reduce the appeal of risky behaviors and provide healthier, rewarding alternatives, such as mindfulness, social connection, and adventure-based therapies.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Michelle Charbonnier
MoNetwork, United States
Monica Zuniga Fajuri
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Clinical pharmacology of marijuana: Update 2024
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Gangstalking is real, should be studied
Sam Vaknin, Southern Federal University, United Kingdom
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 : Sensoria driven genetic decoupling and impaired areal integration in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Positive outcome of adherence to the reward deficiency syndrome solution system treatment plan: A longitudinal study
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States