7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Substance Use and Chronic Health Conditions
Substance use is intricately linked to chronic health conditions, significantly impacting physical and mental well-being. Prolonged substance abuse can lead to liver disease, cardiovascular problems, and respiratory issues, depending on the substance. Additionally, conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and chronic pain often coexist with substance use disorders, creating complex treatment challenges. The interplay between substance use and chronic illness requires integrated care that addresses both conditions simultaneously. Multidisciplinary approaches, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), lifestyle interventions, and behavioral therapies, are essential. Educating patients about the bidirectional impact of substance use and chronic diseases can improve adherence to treatment plans and enhance overall health outcomes.
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