Inova Act on Addiction
Summit Resources


Inova hosts annual summit events for community audiences.

2026 Act on Addiction

Connection Changes the Brain: Rethinking Addiction and Recovery: Inova will host a free Act on Addiction Community Education event this fall, providing community members with information, education and critical resources related to substance use and recovery.

  • When: Tuesday, October 6, 6–8 p.m.
  • Where: Inova Center for Personalized Health, 8100 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax
  • What: Attendees will learn about local substance use and recovery resources and how greater awareness can help reduce stigma

This summit invites participants into a deeper understanding of addiction—one that integrates brain science, behavioral health, and the human need for connection. Participants will explore 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 aims to reduce stigma, strengthen understanding, and reinforce that recovery is possible when individuals are supported by compassionate systems of care. Participants will enjoy content delivered by Dr. Yngvild Olsen, screen selections from a newly released family recovery documentary, and have ample opportunities to connect in community.

Act on Addiction Now.