Aug 23, 2022 | Life Beyond Addiction, Managing Thoughts, SMART News, Video
Don Allen used to take credit for his achievements, but not his failures. Today, thanks to SMART, he has the tools to manage his thoughts and beliefs about himself and others. A participant at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center in Chicago, IL, Don has learned...
May 5, 2022 | ABC, Alcohol, Coping With Urges, DEADS, Life Beyond Addiction, SMART News, Video
C.C.’s passion and enthusiasm towards his recovery is infectious. He uses the SMART Recovery tools and resources to cope with urges and manage his addiction. C.C. is happy to share his journey with others, in order to help them live Life Beyond Addiction. Watch...
Mar 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Life Beyond Addiction, SMART News, Volunteer, Women
Shardae Sharpe started college at 15 years old. Not having parental control and mental maturity, she began drinking alcohol. Her substance use continued all while she was struggling with school and relationship issues. Her path to recovery didn’t start with...
Feb 17, 2022 | CBA, Life Beyond Addiction, SMART News, Veterans, Video
Joseph Simon is grateful every day in his journey to recovery, for SMART and the tools to help him make the best healthy choices and live his Life Beyond Addiction. Watch on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the SMART Recovery YouTube Channel Video storytelling is a...
Jan 14, 2022 | Life Beyond Addiction, Motivation, SMART News, Video
Dennis Irwin’s path to recovery has not been linear. He has had lapses, but has not given up. His love of the people in his SMART Recovery meetings keeps him motivated and wanting to be better. Watch on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to the SMART Recovery...
Dec 20, 2021 | Life Beyond Addiction, Video, Volunteer, Women
Markita Renee had a drug addiction, battled homelessness, and legal problems, but triumphed over all thanks to perseverance and a commitment to her recovery. She made SMART part of that successful commitment. She took the facilitator training and now runs her own...