Inova Launches Act on Addiction Campaign

Inova Health System has launched its sixth year of the Act on Addiction campaign to raise awareness about the increasing addiction crisis in Northern Virginia, particularly due to fentanyl's role in overdose deaths, which have surpassed fatalities from motor vehicle and gun violence combined. Concurrently, The Strand Theatre in Delaware is hosting a series of films focused on addiction and substance use disorders to coincide with National Recovery Month, aiming to educate the community about available resources. The Recovery Centers of America are promoting Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) as an effective approach in treating substance use disorders, reporting a significant increase in its utilization. Personal accounts from individuals affected by addiction highlight the struggles and societal impacts, particularly among women in the criminal justice system, who often face a history of trauma. Furthermore, Cure Addiction Now will hold a hybrid event featuring discussions on innovative treatment approaches, including new medications and technologies aimed at improving recovery outcomes. These initiatives reflect a growing awareness and collaborative effort to address the complexities of addiction at community and national levels.