6th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 20-22, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
Trauma and Addictive Behaviors
Trauma plays a significant role in the development of addictive behaviors, often acting as a catalyst for substance abuse. Individuals who experience adverse events, such as childhood abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, may turn to substances as a coping mechanism to numb emotional pain. This relationship between trauma and addiction is rooted in changes to brain chemistry, particularly in the stress-response system and reward pathways. Effective treatment requires trauma-informed care, which addresses the underlying issues while promoting emotional resilience. Therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and cognitive-behavioral therapy can help individuals process traumatic experiences and break the cycle of addiction. Understanding the interplay between trauma and addiction is crucial for clinicians to provide holistic and compassionate care.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Denis Larrivee
University of Navarra, Spain
Scharbach Hugues
Paris University, France
Alphonsus Obayuwana
Triple-H Project LLC, United States
Michelle Charbonnier
MoNetwork, United States
Monica Zuniga Fajuri
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Tailoring biblio-poetry therapies using AI and biofeedback for addiction treatment
Nile Stanley, University of North Florida, United States
Title : Clinical pharmacology of marijuana: Update 2024
Frederick J Goldstein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title : Gangstalking is real, should be studied
Sam Vaknin, Southern Federal University, United Kingdom
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 : Sensoria driven genetic decoupling and impaired areal integration in diseases of agency
Denis Larrivee, University of Navarra, Spain
Title : Positive outcome of adherence to the reward deficiency syndrome solution system treatment plan: A longitudinal study
Elizabeth Dale Gilley, The Elle Foundation, United States