7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, 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
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Owonaro Peter
Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
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Owonaro Peter, Bayelsa State Drug Avuse Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee (BADAPARC), Nigeria
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Tero Moliis, Versantium, United States
Title : Neuropharmacological and regulatory drivers of tianeptine misuse in the united states: A growing public health concern
Darcy Tocci, NSU College of Pharmacy, United States
Title : Awakening sovereignty within: Healing trauma, releasing codependency, and returning to self-trust
Whitney Walker, Mental Health Therapist/ Podcast Host, United States
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frank King, The Mental Health Comedian, LLC, United States