APC: Update on SMART Recovery - Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP-Slides

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SMART Recovery is a self-empowering mutual help group for individuals struggling with addictive problems. The organization aims to provide support and resources for individuals seeking to make positive changes in their lives. The SMART approach focuses on self-reliance and offers a variety of tools and tasks to help individuals manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. SMART meetings are available in various formats and locations, including community, correctional, and online meetings. Unlike traditional 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), SMART Recovery does not require a belief in a higher power. Instead, it emphasizes self-empowerment and personal responsibility for change. SMART Recovery supports a range of options for addressing addictive problems, including abstinence, moderation, and harm reduction. Medication use is also fully supported within the program. The organization is international in scope, with meetings and affiliates in multiple countries. SMART Recovery is based on scientific research and evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). The program is free and available to anyone seeking help with addictive problems.

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SMART Recovery

self-empowering mutual help group

addictive problems

support and resources

positive changes

self-reliance

tools and tasks

manage thoughts

manage feelings

manage behaviors

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