![[Podcast] I’m Not the Go Along Guy; I’m the Self-Efficacy Guy](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Stanton-Peele-Tile.png)
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...
![[Podcast] Becoming a Shadow of Myself](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Johnny-Allison-Tile.png)
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...
![[Podcast] Coming to Your Own Conclusions About Alcohol](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sober-October-1080x675.png)
Oct 17, 2022 | Alcohol, Podcast, SMART News, Support SMART, USA
Years ago, Brett Macdonald and his friends had the time of their lives backpacking across Australia. After many conversations, they realized that heavy alcohol use had become a staple in their lives. This led them to creating a “sober competition” to see who could...
Oct 10, 2022 | Book Review, SMART News, Volunteer
Guest blog by Ted Perkins, Facilitator and “Tips & Tools Guy” Successful recovery from any addiction is a holistic process that involves not just SMART Recovery meetings, but also social support from friends and loved...
![[Insiders+ Access] Is There a Magic Pill for Alcohol Addiction?](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Katie-Lain.png)
Oct 3, 2022 | Alcohol, Courts & Corrections, Individuals, Insiders+ Access, Managing Thoughts, Podcast, SMART News, Video, Vodcast
Katie Lain is the co-founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, an organization that uses the Sinclair Method to help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). Katie struggled a decade trying to get her drinking under control, but no programs or treatments worked. In searching the...
