Addiction touches countless lives every day, through alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling and other means. From vaping and pre-habilitation to “love hormone” and AI, come to hear from experts discussing the latest research into innovative solutions.
About the event
Addiction affects not only individuals but also families and communities. This free public event invites the public to explore cutting-edge scientific research and innovative approaches to tackling addiction in its many forms, including alcohol, smoking, drug use, and gambling.
Agenda
The event will begin with refreshments, which will be available throughout. This will be followed by a series of engaging 15-minute talks, where leading scientists and clinicians will share their latest insights.
- 17:10 - 17:30 - Refreshments
- 17:30 - 18:30 - Talks
- 18:30 - 19:00 - Q&A and networking.
About the sessions
Trends in dependence in England
Identifying trends in the number of people experiencing alcohol, drug dependence or gambling-related harm, and the availability of treatment and support.
Presented by: Professor Sally McManus, Professor of Social Epidemiology at City St George’s, University of London.
Beyond alcohol detox: Preparing for lasting recovery
How “prehabilitation” can support recovery and why repeated alcohol detox without preparation can cause harm.
Presented by: Dr Christos Kouimtsidis, Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist at Surrey and Borders NHS Trust.
Rebalancing the addicted brain: What’s LOVE got to do with it?
Exploring how the “love hormone,” oxytocin, could be used to rebalance the addicted brain and reduce drug cravings.
Presented by: Dr Alexis Bailey, Reader in Neuropharmacology at City St George’s, University of London.
Why do we keep scrolling?
Exploring how digital content engages the brain’s systems for curiosity, reward, and habit formation and how to design healthier digital environments.
Presented by: Namrata Nagendra, PhD student at City St George’s, University of London.
Protecting vulnerable gamblers
Introducing innovative approaches, including new neuroscientific and behavioural tools to help adults affected by gambling.
Presented by: Dr Dimitris Pinotsis, Reader and Computational Neuroscientist at City St George’s, University of London.
Following the talks, there will be a 25 minute interactive Q&A and roundtable discussion, where the public have the opportunity to put their questions directly to the panel of experts.
This event is designed for anyone interested in learning more about addiction - whether if anybody is personally affected, supporting someone else, working in healthcare, or simply curious about the science behind behaviour and recovery. It is open to the public, students, colleagues at City St George’s and St George’s NHS Trust.
Attendance at City St George's events is subject to our terms and conditions.
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