Smart Recovery
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Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery) is a non-profit organization (Alcohol & Drug Abuse Self-Help Network, Inc.) whose goal is to help its members obtain sobriety. It differs from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in that it does not use religion or spirituality in its approach. It differs from most other secular self-help groups in that it views alcohol dependence as a dysfunctional habit and attempts to use principles based on cognitive behavior therapy, specifically Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and scientific research on treatment effectiveness to break that habit.
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[edit] About SmartRecovery
SMART offers free face-to-face and online mutual help groups. SMART (Self-Management And Recovery Training) helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. SMART is an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
SMART sponsors more than 300+ face-to-face meetings around the world, and 16+ online meetings per week. In addition, our online message board is an excellent forum in which to learn about SMART and seek support.
[edit] Purpose
To support individuals who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behaviors (substances or activities), by teaching how to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions; and to work towards long-term satisfactions and quality of life.
[edit] Approach
- Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
- Works on addictions/compulsions as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
- Teaches tools and techniques for self-directed change.
- Encourages individuals to recover and live satisfying lives.
- Meetings are educational and include open discussions.
- Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments.
- Evolves as scientific knowledge evolves.
- Differs from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and traditional 12-step programs.
[edit] SMART Recovery® 4-Point Program
SMART Recovery® (Self Management And Recovery Training) helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors (substances or activities). Our efforts are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves. The program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points:
Point 1: Enhancing and Maintaining Motivation to Abstain
Point 2: Coping with Urges
Point 3: Problem Solving (Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors)
Point 4: Lifestyle Balance (Balancing momentary and enduring satisfactions)
[edit] SMART Recovery® Tools & Techniques
The SMART Recovery® 4-Point ProgramSM employs a variety of tools and techniques to help individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors. Participants are encouraged to learn how to use each tool and to practice the tools and techniques as they progress toward Point 4 of the program -- achieving lifestyle balance and leading a fulfilling and healthy life. These tools include:
- Stages of Change - Change Plan Worksheet - Cost/Benefit Analysis (Decision Making Worksheet) - ABCs of REBT for Urge Coping - ABCs of REBT for Emotional Upsets - DISARM (Destructive Irrational Self-talk Awareness & Refusal Method) - Brainstorming - Role-playing and Rehearsing - USA Today
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