Nov 28, 2022 | Events, SMART News, Support SMART
This special event is a celebration of community by observing together the arriving new year in each time zone. Schedule of Meetings Time (EST)When It’s Midnight In…Topic & Facilitator & Zoom Link5:30 – 6:30 a.m.New ZealandDealing with Loss...
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...
Sep 19, 2022 | Events, SMART News, Volunteer
Guest blog by Stefan Neff, Regional Coordinator British Columbia, Canada As the regional coordinator for SMART in British Columbia, Canada, my mission is to help as many individuals seeking self-empowerment and evidence-based tools as a process to help themselves....
Jul 11, 2022 | Conference, Events, SMART News, Video
Shifting Paradigms. New Opportunities. The recovery community is shifting to new kinds of intervention, treatment, and aftercare. These are based on Medication Assisted Treatment, Broader mutual support options, Harm Reduction, and Partial Decriminalization. In short:...
Apr 21, 2022 | Events, SMART News, Video, Volunteer
Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), recently published an article in Health Affairs Magazine that many in the recovery community consider “a game changer” in how it challenged received wisdom and old assumptions in...