Webinar "The Neurobiology of Relapse and Models to Support Recovery"

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Thursday, June 11, 2026, 13:00 ET (Washington, DC time)

Join Addiction Policy Forum on June 11, 2026, for a webinar exploring the science of addiction and models of recovery for substance use disorders. This webinar will begin with a foundational overview of the neurobiology of addiction, highlighting how changes in the brain shape behavior, decision-making, and vulnerability to relapse. Speakers will explain environmental cueing—such as the influence of people, places, and experiences—and its powerful role in triggering relapse.

Building on this foundation, speakers will also examine the current research about recovery, including key definitions and models that support long-term success. The discussion will highlight how these models address both the neurobiology of relapse and broader psychosocial factors, while also exploring emerging technologies and promising new directions in recovery research across biological, psychological, and social domains.

Speakers:

• Anna Rose Childress, Ph.D., Research Professor, Adj., and Director of the Brain-Behavioral Vulnerabilities Laboratory, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

• John F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP, Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in the Field of Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute

• Redonna Chandler, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor, Addiction Policy Forum