Dec 9, 2022 | Espanol, SMART News, Support SMART, Volunteer
As Gerardo (Gee) Matamoros understands it today, his descent into substance use disorder (SUD) was the result of not knowing how to believe in himself. Gee says this resulted in his developing an identity based on what others thought he should do and be, instead of...
Dec 2, 2022 | Alcohol, Fundraising, SMART News, Support SMART, Women
When Loretta Billingsley found SMART Recovery, she says she wasn’t fully committed to addressing her troublesome alcohol use, but wanted to understand more about it. Perhaps her long career as an editor in the media industry led to her practice of breaking down issues...
Nov 28, 2022 | Events, SMART News, Support SMART
As the holiday season fast approaches, SMART Recovery is busy planning for New Year’s Eve Around the World (NYE-ATW). This special event is a celebration of community by observing together the arriving new year in each time zone. This annual volunteer driven...
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Nov 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Podcast, SMART News
Dr. Stanton Peele is a lawyer, professor, psychologist, psychotherapist, and author. Of all of these titles, he’s probably best known as an advocate and pioneer in the addiction and treatment world. His new memoir, A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to...
Nov 14, 2022 | Alcohol, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Research Study, SMART News
Chances are, unless you are currently taking it, the medication Spironolactone’s uses are a mystery. In fact, it is used to address heart problems and high blood pressure. But a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests another use:...
Nov 9, 2022 | Family & Friends, First Responders, SMART News, Veterans
The effect on family members of Veterans and First Responders (VFRs) who are suffering from substance use or mental health disorders can be severe. Military households face the anxiety and strain of having loved ones deployed or assigned. When the individual returns,...
Nov 7, 2022 | ABC, Family & Friends, SMART News, Volunteer
Guest blog by AnnabelleW, SMART Recovery Online Facilitator The word “gaslighting” frequently creeps into Family & Friends meetings. A participant might share that their Loved One says “I didn’t say that I was going to go to a SMART meeting,” or “Of course I...
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Oct 31, 2022 | Alcohol, Events, Podcast, SMART News, Veterans
Johnny Allison’s substance use started as a way to cope with the trauma of war and chaos of military life. His recovery started as a way to become the soldier and person he knew he was and could be. Today, he is a Veteran, SMART Facilitator, and the Lead of the SMART...
Oct 26, 2022 | Events, SMART News, USA, Veterans
The world’s veteran, currently serving, and first responder communities are filled with brave, strong, and honorable individuals. They are true heroes and inspirations for all of us. Some of these individuals also display bravery by their commitment to recovery from...
Oct 24, 2022 | Motivation, SMART News, Volunteer, Women
Guest blog by Natalie Umesi, MD, MBA, SMART Recovery NYC Women’s Meeting Facilitator I feel honored to be a SMART Recovery facilitator. I facilitate local meetings with a group of warm, supportive, and dedicated individuals, led by “G” (Matamoros), who is...
