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...
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...
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...