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
Jana Furstova
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Alexander Kharibegashvil
Telavi State University, GeorgiaSubmit your abstract Today
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 : Integrative addiction and mental health wellness lecture
John Giordano, Life Enhancement Recovery Center, United States
Title : Step one therapy
Ashton Christopher, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Addiction rehabilitation & recovery: Pathways to healing and resilience
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : The A-B-C of happiness coaching
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, United States