Update on SMART Recovery with Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP-Update on SMART Recovery Video

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In this video, Dr. Tom Horvath discusses SMART Recovery, a self-empowering approach to addiction recovery. SMART Recovery aims to provide support and tools for individuals looking to stop addictive behavior or reduce its harm. Unlike traditional 12-step programs, SMART Recovery emphasizes self-reliance and personal responsibility for change. It offers various tools and techniques to manage cravings, cope with urges, and change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. SMART Recovery encourages progress rather than complete abstinence and supports medication use. Meetings provide a non-judgmental environment for individuals to share experiences and learn from others. The goal is to help individuals develop a meaningful and satisfying life free from addictive behaviors.<br /><br />Dr. Joe Horvath's presentation highlights SMART Recovery as a mutual help group for addictive problems. It emphasizes the power of choice and making progress that makes sense to individuals. SMART Recovery offers different types of meetings and operates in various settings worldwide. The organization supports individuals in choosing their own pathway to recovery. Dr. Horvath discusses the science behind addiction and the effectiveness of mutual help groups like SMART Recovery. He emphasizes the importance of well-trained facilitators in running meetings and ongoing training and support. SMART Recovery provides a non-dogmatic approach to addiction recovery, offering individuals different options and resources for their journey.

Keywords

SMART Recovery

self-empowering approach

addiction recovery

stop addictive behavior

reduce harm

self-reliance

personal responsibility

manage cravings

cope with urges

change thoughts

change feelings

change behaviors

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