Fifty years ago, Marty Mann sounded a somber alarm that millions of families were living with addiction without the knowledge or support they needed. Today, while the science and understanding of addiction have advanced dramatically, families and communities too often still struggle with an unheard, silent cry.

Join us on May 8 for 50 Years of Understanding: Growing Up With Addiction, a special virtual gathering honoring the legacy of Marty Mann, and exploring how our understanding of addiction and its impact on families and communities has evolved over the past five decades.

This virtual gathering, hosted by Dr. Tian Dayton and Samantha Quinlan, brings together leading voices in advocacy, clinical care, research, and recovery to reflect on where we’ve been—and where we need to go next.

What to Expect

• Insightful conversations on how addiction impacts families and children
• Perspectives on trauma-informed care and relational healing
• Reflections on 50 years of advocacy, research, and progress
• Honest dialogue about the work still needed to support individuals and families

Grounded in the legacy of early pioneers like Marty Mann, this gathering continues the push to move addiction from stigma and silence toward understanding, compassion, and action.

Why Attend

Whether you’re part of the recovery community, a family member, a professional, or an advocate—this is a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of a broader movement working to transform how we understand and respond to addiction.

Together, we honor the past—and help shape what comes next.