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.
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 : 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 : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies, United Kingdom
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Christopher Ashton, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Addiction and the failure of meaning-forming
Jenni Guentcheva, GoodNeighbor LLC, United States