6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Social Determinants of Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are profoundly influenced by social determinants such as socioeconomic status, education, employment, housing stability, and access to healthcare. Poverty and unemployment increase vulnerability to SUDs by exacerbating stress and limiting access to support systems. Educational disparities affect awareness about substance risks, while unstable housing may perpetuate environments conducive to drug use. Discrimination and social marginalization also heighten susceptibility by fostering isolation and emotional distress. Furthermore, cultural norms and peer influences play pivotal roles in shaping attitudes toward substance use. Addressing these social determinants through community-based interventions, policy reforms, and equitable access to healthcare is crucial to reducing the prevalence and impact of SUDs.
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