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Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
During this presentation, we will closely examine the notion of “Responsibility” and its different implications for Responsible Gambling and Drinking. An operational definition of Responsibility will be suggested and the various impacts on consumers’ [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Emotional regression, the temporary return to earlier stages of development in the midst of overwhelming emotion, represents a strong treatment point of entry in substance use disorder (SUD), anger, and bereavement treatment. This professional presentation explains how access to [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Addiction and mental health challenges remain hidden epidemics in leadership. For executives, isolation, burnout, and reliance on substances often develop behind closed doors. Drawing from both lived experience and extensive professional research, this presentation ex [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Overdose data to action: Toward addiction prevention using data in Alabama
Even though opioid prescriptions in AL have decreased, overdose deaths continue to rise. It is generally agreed that there is not a single silver bullet to attack the opioid crisis, but rather multiple approaches with multiple stakeholder groups focusing on expanding reach, evalu [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Across the United Arab Emirates and globally, young people are experiencing increasing academic pressure, emotional distress, and social comparison. When unaddressed, these stressors may contribute to the later development of mental health disorders and maladapti [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Understanding gambling addiction in the digital era: What online play reveals
Digital gambling platforms provide an unprecedented opportunity to study addictive behaviors in real-world conditions through large-scale behavioral tracking. Between-session chasing—returning to gamble more rapidly after previous gains or losses—emerges as a hallmark [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: The Shalom House model: A holistic approach to rehabilitation
The Shalom House Model represents a transformative and holistic approach to rehabilitation, focusing on addressing the root causes of addiction and destructive behaviours rather than merely treating their symptoms. Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Shalom House is recognised a [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Balancing confidentiality and coordination: Legal and ethical challenges in SUD data sharing
Introduction: Continuity of care for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) is critically dependent on timely, accurate, and complete information exchange among providers, treatment programs, and referral networks. Yet, many behavioral-health organizations still rely [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Developments after partial legalization of Cannabis in German
Cannabis used to be strictly illegal in Germany since 2017, when Cannabis has been allowed for medical reasons without specific controls, but still under controlled prescription. In April 2024 personal use of Cannabis has been allowed, with own cultivation, and “cannabis so [....] » Read More
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Title: Dealing with addiction with happy hormones
Statement of the Problem: There is a lack of awareness about what are happy harmones and what can be done to get them. People tend to feel unhappy for multiple reasons and sort towards Addiction & Alcoholism and commit suicides in some cases. Methodology & Theoretical [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Between sanity, sexuality, and sentences: Understanding intimacy in forensic patients
Background: Serious mental illness (SMI) has a significant and extensive impact on overall development, quality of life, and sexual functioning. Sexual functioning and mental health (MH) are interconnected. Sexual functioning and sexuality—including sexual knowledge, s [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Self care for healing
Statement of the Problem: There is a growing lack of awareness and understanding around the importance of self-care in daily life. Many individuals neglect their own well-being due to busy schedules, societal pressures, or guilt associated with prioritizing themselves. This lack [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Folie à deux: love, loyalty, and the limits of reality
Induced delusional disorder, historically termed Folie à Deux, is a complex clinical phenomenon in which delusional beliefs are transmitted from one individual to another within the context of a close relationship. It remains clinically relevant in situations characterised [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Intravenous esketamine in treatment-resistant depression
Background: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a severe psychiatric condition associated with high morbidity and increased suicide risk. Standard antidepressant therapies often fail, necessitating alternative approaches. Intravenous esketamine has emerged as a rapid-act [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Many alcohol-related problems often go undetected and untreated. It poses a major implication on public health. Among hospitalised patients, it was found that the prevalence of alcohol use disorder ranged from 7.4% to 48%, which was greater compared to the general pop [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Background: For drug-dependent individuals, physical exercise offers numerous health benefits by improving physical functioning, mental wellbeing, and quality of life, while reducing cravings. Regular exercise enhances mood and motivation through the release of natural feel- [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Health and social care systems around the world undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions, genetic and genomic dispositions in personal, social, occupational, [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
The popularity of social media amongst children and adolescents has exponentially increased and is firmly embedded within youth culture worldwide. Despite differences in young people’s social media adoption and use across countries, the prevalence of social media is univers [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Alcohol hangovers and the risk of developing immune-related diseases
Background: Contrary to popular belief, there is a positive relationship between the frequency of experiencing alcohol hangover and their severity. This reverse tolerance implies that hangovers become worse when they are experienced more often. Research on the pathology of the al [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Addictions, family communication and attachment
The aim of the conference is to present the findings of the communicational phenomena of disqualification and disconfirmation, as well as the attachment patterns perceived during childhood in comparison with the population that self-reports as having addiction problems and those [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Pharmacological pathways for suicide reduction in psychiatric patients
According to the WHO, more than 700,000 people die per year due to suicide. 90% of individuals who die by suicide have a history of psychiatric illnesses. Suicide is a complex phenomenon involving several systems and neurobiological pathways. Neurobiology of suicide are multi-mec [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is increasingly prevalent among adolescents. Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy (ACGT), a transdiagnostic psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on enhancing psychological flexibility. This study evaluates the effectiveness of ACGT [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: While prior research has consistently linked screen time (internet addiction) to depression, the underlying mechanism has been underexplored. This study addresses the gap in existing literature by examining the potential mediating role of personality problems, sp [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Amphetamine exposure impacts innate and adaptive immunity, and DRD3 may modulate the effect of amphetamine on the immune response. We assessed the immune-cytokine markers in 72 female patients with amphetamine dependence (AD) at baseline and after 4 weeks of drug abstinence and i [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Aim: This study aims to examine the effect of HD-tDCS on reducing antisocial behavior and psychological function. Method: Primary measures including drug cravings and antisocial behavior are administered to all participants at 2 timepoints: 1) before the tDCS session [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Work addiction: Understanding, practical strategies, and empowering testimonies
Work addiction (or "workaholism") is a behavioral disorder characterized by an uncontrollable need to work excessively, often to the detriment of health, relationships, and overall well-being. Unlike burnout, which is reactive and often triggered by external pressures, [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Personality traits and problematic online gambling: A study among tunisian internet bettors
Online pathological gambling represents an increasingly prevalent form of behavioral addiction, driven by the rapid expansion of digital technologies and the accessibility of gambling platforms. This study sought to examine the associations between problematic online gambling and [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) is an increasing mental health challenge in Nigeria, with significant implications for public health, productivity, and social stability (National Bureau of Statistics & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime [NBS & UNODC], [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: The assessment and treatment of disruptive behavior disorders comorbid with cannabis use disorder
Disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs), including oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, frequently co-occur with cannabis use disorder (CUD). Youth presenting with this comorbidity often show higher levels of family conflict, school failure, and juvenile justice invol [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most stigmatized mental health diagnoses, even among mental health professionals. Negative perceptions can impact the therapeutic alliance and hinder effective care. While existing literature addresses stigma among seasoned clin [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
We are addicted to many things, but perhaps nothing more pernicious, contagious, or enduring as the addiction to forgetting and its twin--denial. To forget is an attempt to remove from our heart, a central aspect of life, exiling, forcing memories into the darker regions of [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Putting an end to chronic opioid use for chronic back pain with the CMECD® procedure
Chronic back pain is likely the most common indication for the chronic use of opioid medications. Even patients that undergo back surgery have a significant risk of chronic back pain. This is called “Post Laminectomy Syndrome” and is reported in 20-40% of patients fol [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Neurobiology of addiction: Back to basics
Dr. Arwen Podesta provides a foundational and clinically relevant overview of addiction's underlying mechanisms, connecting the dopamine reward system, genetic and epigenetic influences, and practical treatment strategies. Designed for clinicians and researchers, this session [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Methylation and Mental Health and Addiction
Dr. Arwen Podesta utilizes Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) testing and treatment in daily practice when treating patients with varieties of addiction and mental health issues. MTHFR is a vital enzyme involved in one-carbon metabolism, critical for folate processing, h [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Many alcohol-related problems often go undetected and untreated. It poses a major implication on public health. Among hospitalised patients, it was found that the prevalence of alcohol use disorder ranged from 7.4% to 48%, which was greater compared to the general pop [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Intensive and problematic social media use were linked to an increased mental health risk. Research studies examining increased risk among social media users focused on associations between singular social, psychological, or behavioural risk factors and mental health [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Profilicity: When your profile replaces your authentic self (Narcissism, Spectacle and Simulacrum)
Profilicity is replacing authenticity. Nietzsche's ““Become who you are!” is being transformed into Moeller’s: “become who you wish to be seen as.” Outcome of crisis of authenticity. Niklas Luhmann’s social systems theory: secon [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Instant remote leadership mindset development
Statement of the problem: clients receiving psychotherapy require several sessions even if with drugs and use of will power over time. Purpose of the treatment: Achieving from distance immediate non medicinal effortless painless healing and without complications. For leader [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Objective: To investigate the effect of and Acupuncture on brain plasticity and motor development in children with cerebral palsy. Investigate effect on mechanism of apoptosis of brain nerve cells, regulating the expression of neurotrophic factors, promoting the remodeling o [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Lived experience of addiction - Recovery through the lens of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
To quote Gabor Maté, it's not “why the addiction, it's why the pain?” This question would have helped me a lot when I was in active addiction. After all, for me, using my drug of choice was a way of escaping reality, numbing my intolerable feelings, and [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Emerging evidence indicates that environmental insults, particularly immune activation early in life, can be a risk factor for neuropsychiatric disorders. Early-life environmental factors, especially immune system activation, can amplify the effects of genetic vulnerability in sh [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral disorder affecting school-age children and adolescents. ADHD is characterized by inattention, decreased self-inhibitory capacity and motor overactivity. ADHD is a risk factor for substance misuse, substan [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: From Connection to Survival, a topography of our survival system
This lecture presents a methodology informed by polyvagal theory (from connection to survival) about how we organize our survival mechanisms (psychological defenses) when the search for social connection has failed or is explicitly harmful. It addresses the importance of relation [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Today’s children are growing up in a rapidly evolving digital landscape in which digital media shape communication, identity formation, and emotional development. Recent international data show that 96% of 15-year-olds have access to digital devices at home and 98% own a sm [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Smartphone addiction, mental health, and screen trap of digital age
The rapid evolution of digital technology has reshaped how people connect, communicate, and access information. While smartphones have become indispensable tools for education, work, and social interaction, their excessive use has led to the emergence of a behavioral disorder wid [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: BWRT the therapy of the future available today
Brain Working Recursive Therapy gets its name from the way the brain works, continually reassessing the environment and making adjustments as necessary - and with this therapy, the adjustments lead inexorably to fast-acting but long-term self-improvement. The current highly effec [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Poetry Therapy (PT): A promising frontier for addiction treatment and resilience building
Poetry therapy embodies a compassionate, empowering blend of art and science, offering an integrated approach to addiction treatment. By facilitating emotional expression, enhancing insight, and nurturing community, PT can spark lasting change. Furthermore, long-term data from&nb [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Virtual reality in addiction treatment
The main component of sustainable addiction treatment is establishing coping strategies in high-risk situations to avoid relapses. The problem is that these are very theoretical exercises. In virtual reality therapy, these risk situations are experienced, and the craving is delib [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Title: The relationship between ADHD and addictive behaviours, a review
Although attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been thought to be a disabling and common disorder that occurs only in childhood, more recent research, including prospective longitudinal follow-up studies, suggests that ADHD persists into adulthood in a high pro [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Substance use disorders (SUD) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with relapse rates frequently exceeding 50% despite established treatment modalities. Current approaches, including medication-assisted treatment, psychotherapy, and behavioral intervention [....] » Read More
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