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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Social Isolation and Substance Abuse
Social Isolation and Substance Abuse
Social isolation is both a risk factor and consequence of substance abuse, creating a vicious cycle that perpetuates addiction. Loneliness and lack of social support can lead individuals to use substances as a coping mechanism. Over time, addiction further alienates individuals from their social networks due to stigma and behavioral changes. Rebuilding social connections is vital for recovery, as supportive relationships enhance accountability and provide emotional stability. Group therapies, community programs, and peer support networks can help individuals overcome isolation. Addressing the root causes of social withdrawal while fostering interpersonal skills is essential for long-term recovery.
Committee Members
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States GAB 2026 Speakers
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, United States
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Trauma: Till death do us part
John Michael Weber, Trauma Healed Life Coach, United States
Title : Power, the underlying psychosocial factor in sexual trauma
Maryam Hazeghazam, Jesse Brown VA MC, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GTI, United States
Title : Beating the blues today
Steve Cohen, Medvesta Hypnosis Healthcare, United States