Inova Act on Addiction
Summit Resources
Inova Act on Addiction
Inova hosts annual summit events for community audiences.
2026 Act on Addiction
On October 6, Inova hosted Connection Changes the Brain:Rethinking Addiction and Recovery, a free Act on Addiction Community Education event, providing community members with information, education and critical resources related to substance use and recovery.
This summit invited participants into a deeper understanding of addiction—one that integrates brain science, behavioral health, and the human need for connection. Participants explored how addiction alters brain pathways, how treatment supports healing and decision-making, and why relationships and community are central to recovery. Blending science with lived realities, this event aimed to reduce stigma, strengthen understanding, and reinforce that recovery is possible when individuals are supported by compassionate systems of care. Participants enjoyed content delivered by Dr. Yngvild Olsen, screened selections from a newly released family recovery documentary, and had ample opportunities to connect in community.