7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Substance Use Harm Reduction Strategies
Harm reduction refers to policies and practices designed to minimize the negative health and social impacts of substance use without necessarily requiring abstinence. These strategies include needle exchange programs, supervised injection sites, and the distribution of naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdoses). Harm reduction also emphasizes providing education about safer drug use, offering mental health support, and facilitating access to treatment services. Rather than focusing solely on stopping substance use, harm reduction seeks to improve overall quality of life for individuals while they navigate the recovery process. Evidence suggests that harm reduction can be a highly effective approach, particularly for those who are not ready or able to quit substances immediately.
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Frederick J Goldstein
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United States
Eric Cohen
Livio Labs, United States
John Michael Weber
Open Door Mission in Houston Texas, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, SpainSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Integrating bibliopoetry therapy and digital health technologies for inflammation management: A neuropsychosomatic perspective
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Reduction of chronic neuropathic pain by a THC-CBD combination capsule: ongoing pilot study
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Suicide prevention strategies for the law enforcement profession
Stephanie Schweitzer Dixon, SSD Consulting, United States
Title : The storm within: Neuropsychological insights into dysregulation and substance use in the adolescent brain
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : The three-second neuroshift™: Reset before relapse for addiction & emotional dysregulation
Edie Raether, NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Title : TAMAR (Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, and Recovery)
Angelo Reynolds, Transformers Academy, LLC, United States