Free Local Author Meet & Greet at Aspen Grove!

This community outreach event, hosted alongside the 2026 International Narcotic Research Conference, aims to bridge the trust gap in science by exploring the evidence-based realities of addiction. 

By bringing together leading neuroscience research and frontline compassionate counseling, the event provides a vital space to guide individuals and families toward effective treatment pathways and local support networks. Ultimately, it seeks to rebuild public confidence in scientific discovery while offering tangible, life-changing resources for those impacted by substance use disorders.