7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Withdrawal Syndrome Management
Managing withdrawal syndrome is a crucial aspect of addiction treatment, as withdrawal symptoms can be both physically and psychologically intense. The severity of withdrawal depends on the substance involved, the duration of use, and the individual's physical health. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort, such as irritability and fatigue, to severe effects like seizures, hallucinations, or even life-threatening complications. Medical detoxification is often the first step in managing withdrawal, involving a controlled environment where healthcare providers can monitor and treat symptoms as they arise. Medications, such as benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal or opioid agonists for opioid withdrawal, may be used to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse. After detox, long-term treatment focuses on maintaining sobriety through therapy and support.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, 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, United States
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States