7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Transgenerational Transmission of Addiction
The transgenerational transmission of addiction highlights how substance use disorders (SUDs) can impact multiple generations. Factors such as genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and behavioral modeling contribute to this phenomenon. Children of individuals with addiction may inherit vulnerabilities through epigenetic changes or learn maladaptive coping strategies from their environment. Stressful family dynamics, neglect, or exposure to addictive behaviors increase the likelihood of substance use in offspring. Addressing this issue requires comprehensive interventions, including family therapy, educational programs, and early preventive measures targeting at-risk populations. Breaking the cycle involves fostering a nurturing environment, reducing stigma, and promoting awareness about the hereditary and psychosocial aspects of addiction.
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 : What to do when a tragedy strikes
Alphonsus Obayuwana, Triple-H Project LLC, 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 : Genetic decoupling and global regulatory failure in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde revealed: Tales from the default mode network
Christopher Ashton, TeDDs on Chapel, Centre for Recovery, Canada
Title : An unusual perspective for understanding and preventing bulimia relapse: Unhealthy sibling loyalty
Karen Gail Lewis, Private Practice, United States