SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training). This is a free addiction recovery support group network. It teaches self-empowerment based on scientific principles and evidence. SMART has both face-to-face group meetings and daily on-line meetings.
The recovery program helps people overcome all forms of addictions. This includes those of alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, sex, and porn.
4-Point Program
SMART helps people through its 4-Point Program. It teaches specific techniques on how to do these things.
(1) Build and maintain motivation.
(2) Cope with urges.
(3) Manage thoughts, feelings, and actions.
(4) Live a balanced and fulfilling life.
Formats
SMART offers several formats for peer-networking.
- Face-to-face meetings.
- Daily online meetings.
- Online message board.
- 24/7 chat room.
Support
A variety of sources have supported this non-profit program.
- Nat Inst on Drug Abuse.
- Sub Abuse and Mental Health Serv Admin.
- Nat Inst of Health.
- Robert Wood Johnson Found.
- Roxbury Found.
- James Hervey Johnson Charit-Ed Trust.
Recognition
As an effective program, SMART for alcoholism is widely recognized as a resource for addiction recovery.
For more, visit these.
SMART Recovery
Resources
Web
Readings
- Hester, R., et al. Overcoming Addict. SMART Recovery. J Inter Med, 15(7).
- Kelly, P., et al. SMART Recovery: New research directions. Drug Alc Rev, 33 (Supplement S1), 7-8.
- MacGregor, S. and Herring, R. The Alcohol Concern SMART. Final Evaluation Report. London: Middlesex U. Drug and Alc Res Group.
- O’Sullivan, D., et al. SMART Recovery: Continuing Care Considerings for Rehab Counselors. Rehab Couns Bull.
Notes
- This site gives no advice. Please see your doctor with any questions.
- Neither this site nor your host receives any benefit from describing this program. Description does not imply endorsement.