This is a dynamic, fast-changing field that depicts the intricate relationships between addictive behaviors and criminal activity. It boldly probes how addiction's powerful grip, whether substances or other harmful habits, can nudge people toward criminal behavior, but it also shows how crime can intensify and perpetuate addiction. At the Addiction World Conference (AWC), it is leading experts who seamlessly integrate science from Addiction Studies (AS) with the insights of Criminology (CR), expertly unraveling this complex relationship. Together, they are forging innovative pathways for effective prevention, rehabilitation, and policy that tackle both root causes and consequences of addiction-driven crime with clarity and purpose.