A trailblazing pitcher who broke barriers in America's national pastime, Don Newcombe later devoted his life to breaking the silence around alcoholism in sports and beyond.

As a part of Operation Understanding 2026, This virtual event is in partnership with our friends at Recovery.com and will bring together peer leaders, recovery advocates, clinicians, and community organizations to discuss...Read More

Operation Understanding returns to honor a historic legacy and help shape the future of recovery.

An Academy Award-winning actress who used her voice—on screen and off—to challenge stigma and champion recovery long before it was widely accepted.

From walking on the Moon to speaking openly about depression and addiction, Aldrin helped redefine what strength and recovery look like.

Part one of our series on the public figures who helped break the silence around addiction and recovery through Operation Understanding 1976

How two landmark events — Operation Understanding and FreedomFest — helped bring addiction recovery out of the shadows and into the public square