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THEME:
ADDICTION

OCTOBER  24-26 

ONLINE

ADDICTION 

This year's general theme is profoundly relevant to our modern life: addiction as a construct and its far-reaching impact. From the intricacies of neurobiology to the crucial strategies in prevention and intervention, we will explore addiction from multiple perspectives.

 

This conference will provide a comprehensive understanding of how addiction shapes our society, challenges our healthcare systems, and influences individual lives. Join us as we delve into the science, prevention, and treatment of addiction, seeking innovative solutions and fostering dialogue among experts from various fields.

MULTIPLES FACES OF ADDICTION

NEUROBIOLOGY
NEUROPSYCHIATRY
PHARMACOLOGY
BEHAVIOURAL
INTERVENTION
PREVENTION
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Speakers

Speakers

Conference program

Day 1 - October 24


10:00 - Daniele Caprioli: Mechanisms underlying the protective effect of social interaction on psychostimulant craving
11:00 - Rafael Maldonado: Involvement of the gut-brain axis in addiction
12:00 - Zeinab Abbas: Opioid substitution treatment programs for opioid users
14:00 - Brian Fuehrlein: An Overview of Opioid Use Disorder and Current Treatments
15:00 - Erica Grodin: Unpacking inflammation in alcohol use disorder: pharmacotherapy and experimental probes

 

Day 2 - October 25 

11:00 - Dragos Dragomir: Evaluate: An Effective Evaluation Framework for Addiction Treatment Programmes
12:00 - Estelle Barbier: Role of the epigenetic enzyme EZH2 in compulsive alcohol intake

13:00 - Shaham Yavin: Voluntary abstinence models with food and social rewards
15:00 - Antonio J.M. Fernandez: The future of drugs
16:00-18:00 Panel: Social strategies and Prevention Programs. With Robert Zgarbură, MD and Alina Dumitriu social activist with programs in EU and Romania. 
18:00 - Prof. Kent C. Berridge: Neuroscience theories of addiction, focusing on incentive sensitization.

Day 3 - October 26 


10:00 - Foojan Zeine: Addictive Behavior and Evolutionary Adaptation
11:00 - Tom Carpenter: Evolutionary perspectives on substance and behavioural addictions
12:00 - Thomas Boraud: Neural basis of decision making and gambling
14:00 - Mark Griffiths: Identifying Problem Gambling Online Using Behavioural Tracking Technologies
15:00 - Vera Tarman: Understanding the five stages of ultra-processed food addiction

 

All sessions include Q&A opportunities and networking breaks.
 

Schedule

Schedule

Day 1

Join us as we unravel the neurobiology of addiction, understanding how the brain is affected by substance abuse and behavioral dependencies. Discover cutting-edge research that paves the way for innovative treatments.

Day 2

Explore the roots of addictive behavior with our expert speakers as they delve into the psychology and societal factors driving addiction. Gain insights into effective prevention strategies that can change lives.

Day 3

Learn from leading professionals about the latest intervention techniques and recovery models. Today’s sessions focus on practical tools for helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

Partners

Strategic Partners

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Scientific committee

Léa Chibany - Université De Bordeaux, Andreea-Laura Lăpădat - Babeș-Bolyai University, Adelina Păduraru - University Of Bucharest, Sacha Karam - Lebanese University, Iman Lalani - Monash University Malaysia, Virginia Spagnuolo Foundation Saint Lucia, CERC, IRCCS, Diana Nakhoul - Lebanese University, Cristina Dîrnu - University Of Bucharest, Pablo Moncada Soria - University Of Málaga, Teresa Emma Cutrona - Sapienza University Of Rome, Victoria Nănău - University College London, Nazlıhan Okçuer - Sapienza University Of Rome, Ghazal Afsary - Sapienza University Of Rome, Hebatalla Kamaluddin Nurdin - University Of Bucharest, Iulia Moisi - University Of Liverpool, MSc, Elena Bonilla Aparicio - Reykjavik University, Mira Fawal - University Of Padova

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