SMART RECOVERY

SMART Recovery started 25 years ago by Joe Gerstein, Tom Horvath and many other professionals who created and refined a self-empowering pathway to support recovery informed by the cognitive and motivational therapies that work best in treatment.
What is SMART Recovery?
A global community of 3000 mutual-support groups in which participants meet weekly to help each other overcome the life challenges caused by any addiction (to drugs, alcohol and behaviours such as gambling). Using SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training), they find the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by a science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.

The 4-Point Program®
1. Build and maintain motivation
2. Cope with urges and cravings
3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour
4. Lead a balanced life

The Format
Free weekly group meetings (face-to-face and online)
Run by a trained facilitator
Focus on behaviour, not substance
Practical and evidence-based recovery tools

The Outcome
Recovery journey defined by you
Healthy, happy and meaningful life
Deeper relationships with yourself, family and friends