SMART Recovery Treatment Centers
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based alternative to 12-step programs that focuses on self-empowerment and self-reliance. The program teaches a 4-point approach: building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a balanced life. Based on cognitive behavioral principles, SMART Recovery is secular and focuses on present behavior rather than past mistakes. It appeals to those who prefer a non-spiritual approach or want to supplement professional treatment with peer support.
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At Rainier Rehab, we connect you with treatment centers that offer SMART Recovery—a science-based, self-empowering approach to addiction recovery that provides an alternative or complement to 12-Step programs.
What is SMART Recovery?
SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is a global community of mutual support groups that helps people recover from addiction using cognitive-behavioral and motivational techniques. Unlike 12-Step programs, SMART is secular and focuses on self-empowerment rather than powerlessness.
The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program
- Building and Maintaining Motivation: Identifying and keeping your reasons for change in focus
- Coping with Urges: Managing cravings without giving in
- Managing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors: Using cognitive-behavioral techniques
- Living a Balanced Life: Building a satisfying life that supports recovery
Key Differences from 12-Step Programs
SMART Recovery differs from 12-Step in several ways:
- Secular (no spiritual component required)
- Focus on self-empowerment rather than powerlessness
- Based on scientific research and cognitive-behavioral approaches
- Teaches specific tools and techniques
- Encourages eventual graduation from meetings
- No sponsors (facilitators guide meetings)
SMART Recovery Tools
SMART teaches practical tools including:
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of using vs. not using
- DISARM technique for managing urges
- ABC (Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences) analysis
- Hierarchy of Values exercise
- Brainstorming techniques for problem-solving
Who Benefits from SMART Recovery?
SMART may appeal to individuals who:
- Prefer a secular approach
- Want to learn specific skills and techniques
- Appreciate a science-based approach
- Value self-reliance and empowerment
- Want an alternative or supplement to 12-Step
Finding SMART Meetings
SMART Recovery offers in-person meetings, online meetings, and an active online community. Many treatment centers incorporate SMART principles into their programs.
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