7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Sociocultural Factors in Substance Abuse
Sociocultural factors significantly influence substance abuse patterns, shaping individuals' susceptibility to addiction and their recovery journey. Cultural norms and values often dictate the acceptability of certain substances, while peer pressure and social networks can amplify usage. Economic disparities and limited access to education or healthcare exacerbate vulnerabilities, especially in marginalized communities. Family dynamics, such as exposure to substance use during childhood or a lack of parental supervision, further contribute to risk. Conversely, strong community support and cultural resilience can act as protective factors. Effective interventions must be culturally sensitive, addressing these underlying social determinants to foster sustainable recovery and prevent substance abuse.
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
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, 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 : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States