7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Sleep Disturbances in Substance Users
Sleep disturbances are a common and debilitating issue among individuals with substance use disorders. Substances like alcohol, stimulants, and opioids disrupt natural sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fragmented sleep, or hypersomnia. Prolonged substance use alters the brain's circadian rhythms and sleep architecture, often exacerbating mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Addressing sleep disturbances is a critical component of recovery, as poor sleep can increase the risk of relapse. Behavioral interventions like sleep hygiene education and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) are effective in restoring healthy sleep. Medications, such as melatonin agonists or sedating antidepressants, may also be considered. Treating sleep issues alongside addiction fosters better overall recovery outcomes.
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