HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Orlando, Florida, USA or Virtually from your home or work.
6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Substance Use in LGBTQ Populations
Substance Use in LGBTQ Populations
Substance use rates are disproportionately higher in LGBTQ populations due to unique stressors like stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion. Substances are often used as coping mechanisms for dealing with minority stress and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Barriers to seeking treatment, including fear of discrimination in healthcare settings, further complicate recovery efforts. Tailored interventions that create safe and inclusive environments are essential. Peer support groups, culturally competent care, and affirming therapies can significantly improve outcomes. Addressing the intersectionality of identity and addiction ensures that treatment approaches resonate with the lived experiences of LGBTQ individuals.
Committee Members
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain GAB 2025 Speakers
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Jana Furstova
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Alexander Kharibegashvil
Telavi State University, GeorgiaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Decoding aggression, violence, and substance use in adolescents with conduct disorders: Neurochemical pathways and interventions
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Integrative addiction and mental health wellness lecture
John Giordano, Life Enhancement Recovery Center, United States
Title : Step one therapy
Ashton Christopher, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Addiction rehabilitation & recovery: Pathways to healing and resilience
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Stress-induced trauma syndrome in Chinese teenagers
Daniel Sun, Westminster Theological Seminary, United States
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States