November 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
This presentation examines why some individuals who use alcohol or other substances develop severe substance use disorders, emphasizing attachment insecurity as one potential pathway within a broader biopsychosocial framework. It reviews psychological, relational, and neurobiological evidence linking attachment and addiction, then considers implications for culturally responsive assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic engagement, and recovery.
After attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Explain how attachment insecurity may interact with biological, psychological, and social factors to increase vulnerability to substance use disorders
- Describe the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms shared by attachment relationships and addictive processes, including affect regulation, reward, and responses to separation or withdrawal
- Apply attachment-informed and culturally responsive principles to the assessment, treatment planning, and clinical engagement of individuals with substance use disorders.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.
Presented By
Dr. Roeske is the Senior Director of the Center for Research and Innovation at Newport Healthcare, where he leads outcomes monitoring, measurement-based care, and behavioral health research. A licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, executive leadership, and research, he has held executive roles in top treatment programs and served as a clinical director, therapist, and adjunct professor across diverse settings. He is a Board Member and Ethics Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Association of Addiction Professionals and serves on the NAATP FoRSE Advisory Board.
