Mobilize Recovery

Mobilizers! It’s that time of year! Join us this Thursday for the Mobilize Recovery 2026 Campaign Announcements! We’re coming together virtually to share exciting ways grassroots recovery community advocates can get involved all year long — including local community engagement, in-person convenings, digital actions, trainings, and more virtual events. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned leader, this is your opportunity to plug in and help shape the future of recovery. Reserve your Spot: Thursday, May 28th at 7pm EST. mobilizerecovery.org/mobilize_recov… #MobilizeRecovery #OperationUnderstanding

Mobilize Recovery is partnering with the Global Exchange Conference (GXC) 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, December 6–9. This convening will bring together recovery advocates, clinical professionals, and policy leaders for what is expected to be the largest gathering of its kind. Discounted registration passes are available exclusively through Mobilize Recovery. Register and learn more at mobilizerecovery.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Operation Understanding 2026 is being built through partnerships across healthcare, criminal justice, education, employment, and housing. Each sector that was represented on the Shoreham risers in 1976 has a counterpart working today to continue that mission. We are grateful for every organization committed to this work. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Language has always been central to the recovery movement. The shift from stigmatizing terminology to person-first, clinically accurate language was not accidental — it was the product of decades of deliberate advocacy, beginning with events like Operation Understanding in 1976. How we speak about addiction continues to shape how we treat the people who have it. Find out more at mobilizerecovery.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Operation Understanding changed how many Americans perceived addiction. Yet stigma remains a documented barrier to treatment access across healthcare, criminal justice, employment, and housing. The work that began in 1976 continues — and it requires advocates, allies, and institutions willing to push further. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

In the five decades since Operation Understanding, the United States has seen the creation of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the expansion of Employee Assistance Programs, and the development of evidence-based addiction treatment at scale. Each of these advances traces its roots, in part, to the courage of 52 people who stood on a stage in 1976. Learn more about Operation Understanding at recovery2026.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

The 50th anniversary of Operation Understanding marks a moment of reflection and recommitment. The 52 pioneers of 1976 demonstrated that organized, public advocacy could change the way a nation understood addiction. That work is not finished — and the recovery movement of 2026 is its direct continuation. For more information, visit mobilizerecovery.org. #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

50 years ago, Operation Understanding changed the recovery movement forever. Today, we're honoring that legacy and building what comes next. Operation Understanding is back, bringing together advocates, families, and communities across the country to strengthen recovery and create lasting change. 🗓️ Events happening nationwide 📖 Stories that break stigma 🛠️ Tools & resources to take action 💙 A movement you can join Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply believe in hope and healing, there's a place for you here. Learn more and get involved: recovery2026.org #OperationUnderstanding #MobilizeRecovery

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Operation Understanding. On this day in 1976, 52 pioneers broke the silence of addiction. Their legacy is the global recovery movement of 2026. #mobilizerecovery

Day 47: The Shoreham Hotel remains a landmark in the history of public health. The 1976 event is cited as a turning point in the sociology of addiction.

Day 46: The resilience of the 52 pioneers serves as the historical foundation for the modern recovery movement.

Day 45: In 1976, public disclosure of alcoholism was a career risk. These individuals accepted that risk to ensure future generations would not have to.

Day 44: The men of the 52 demonstrated that seeking help was an act of strength, directly challenging the "silent" stoicism expected of men in the mid-century.

Day 43: A tribute to the women who worked alongside Marty Mann to ensure that the female experience of addiction was accurately represented on the national stage.

Day 42: The collective vision of the 1976 participants was a world where medical treatment for addiction was as accessible as treatment for any other chronic illness. Learn more about Mobilize Recovery: mobilizerecovery.org #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Day 41: Most of the 52 pioneers spent their lives in volunteer service, mentoring others through the early stages of the recovery process. Learn more about Mobilize Recovery: mobilizerecovery.org #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Day 40: The elder statesmen of the group provided a sense of continuity, showing that the principles of recovery remained constant over several decades. Learn more about Mobilize Recovery: mobilizerecovery.org #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Day 39: Sports figures in the 1976 group challenged the culture of substance use in athletics and paved the way for modern wellness programs in professional leagues. Learn more about Mobilize Recovery: mobilizerecovery.org #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Day 38: The authors of the 52 helped create a body of literature that remains a primary resource for historical addiction research today. Learn more about Mobilize Recovery: mobilizerecovery.org #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding

Day 37: The scientists involved in Operation Understanding helped bridge the gap between clinical research and public understanding of the brain's ability to heal. Learn more about Mobilize Recovery: mobilizerecovery.org #mobilizerecovery #operationunderstanding