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7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, 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
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 GAB 2026 Speakers
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