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What is Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (OWS)?
A guest blog provided by Mark Pirner, M.D., Ph.D. If you are in recovery, you’ve probably been through opioid withdrawal at least once and probably more. Some people compare opioid withdrawal to ‘the worst flu in your life’ but I'm not sure that accurately captures...
read morePodcast Release: Love and Addiction Revisited
with Stanton Peele and Archie Brodsky by Dee (Dolores Cloward) We are excited to share with you this interview with Stanton Peele and Archie Brodsky that discusses love and relationships, specifically, in the context of addiction. Dr. Peele and Mr. Brodsky approach...
read moreMoving Away from the Terms “Alcoholic” and “Alcoholism”
Although the terms alcoholic and alcoholism are often used in discussions about heavy drinking, the science community has been moving away from these terms for years now. There are two primary reasons to use more nuanced terms: Alcohol problems are not a “yes” or “no”...
read moreYou’re Invited! Join Our Recovery Support Team!
Volunteer Appreciation Do you want to be a part of the solution to the growing epidemic of addiction? Do you want to help others overcome addiction and go on to live fulfilling and meaningful lives? Train to become a SMART Recovery volunteer! April is Volunteer Month...
read more25 in 25 Volunteer Spotlight – Lorie H. (Hammer)
Throughout SMART’s 25th Silver Anniversary year, culminating in our Annual Conference September 20 - 22 in Chicago, we will honor volunteers representing many types of individual service. ------- Lorie H. has been instrumental in sharing the SMART Recovery 4-Point...
read more“Help! I’m Losing My Mind!” – Tips for Family & Friends of Someone with an Addiction
A guest blog provided by Emily Tomkins – SMART Recovery Family & Friends Facilitator If you are a friend or family member of someone with an addiction, you likely have a lot of big feelings about the situation. One feeling that we often hear expressed in our...
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