SMART Recovery Videos
About SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training).
SMART Recovery is the world’s largest community of self-empowering, science-based addiction related support meetings. We started in 1994 as a small nonprofit, and have since grown to thousands of face-to-face meetings all over the U.S. and around the world. We also offer online meetings, including Zoom video conferencing, 24×7 chat rooms, online message boards, and much more. Best part is, it’s free of charge! Learn more about what SMART is (and isn’t) in this helpful video.
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SMART Recovery Podcast - Matt Frank
Matt Frank has been a SMART Facilitator for over seven years. He uses his experience and LGBTQ+ perspectives to shape the tools and conversations to be most effective for his meeting participants.
In this podcast, Matt talks about:
How pride can be a problem emotion
SMART discourages using labels
Practicing recovery actively
Focusing on behavior versus identity
The difference between self-esteem and self-acceptance
Using Motivational Interviewing in his Sexual Maladaptive Behavior meeting
What people need is a good listening to
The pros and cons on online versus in-person meetings
Not letting your pride lead you astray
Appreciating the small things in life
Additional Resources
Cost Benefit Analysis tool
ABC tool
Hierarchy of Values tool
The Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku (translated as Forest bathing)
54321 Grounding Technique
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In this podcast, Matt talks about:
How pride can be a problem emotion
SMART discourages using labels
Practicing recovery actively
Focusing on behavior versus identity
The difference between self-esteem and self-acceptance
Using Motivational Interviewing in his Sexual Maladaptive Behavior meeting
What people need is a good listening to
The pros and cons on online versus in-person meetings
Not letting your pride lead you astray
Appreciating the small things in life
Additional Resources
Cost Benefit Analysis tool
ABC tool
Hierarchy of Values tool
The Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku (translated as Forest bathing)
54321 Grounding Technique
Queens PrideShow More
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SMART Recovery Podcast - Matt Frank
Matt Frank has been a SMART Facilitator for over seven years. He uses his experience and LGBTQ+ perspectives to shape the tools and conversations to be most effective for his meeting participants.
In this podcast, Matt talks about:
How pride can be a problem emotion
SMART discourages using labels
Practicing recovery actively
Focusing on behavior versus identity
The difference between self-esteem and self-acceptance
Using Motivational Interviewing in his Sexual Maladaptive Behavior meeting
What people need is a good listening to
The pros and cons on online versus in-person meetings
Not letting your pride lead you astray
Appreciating the small things in life
Additional Resources
Cost Benefit Analysis tool
ABC tool
Hierarchy of Values tool
The Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku (translated as Forest bathing)
54321 Grounding Technique
Queens PrideShow More
In this podcast, Matt talks about:
How pride can be a problem emotion
SMART discourages using labels
Practicing recovery actively
Focusing on behavior versus identity
The difference between self-esteem and self-acceptance
Using Motivational Interviewing in his Sexual Maladaptive Behavior meeting
What people need is a good listening to
The pros and cons on online versus in-person meetings
Not letting your pride lead you astray
Appreciating the small things in life
Additional Resources
Cost Benefit Analysis tool
ABC tool
Hierarchy of Values tool
The Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku (translated as Forest bathing)
54321 Grounding Technique
Queens PrideShow More
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Life Beyond Addiction Episode 5 - [...]
Eboni Jewel Sears speaks frankly about her sexually maladaptive behavior and how she began to use SMART Recovery several years ago to overcome it. She also became a SMART Recovery facilitator and hosts a weekly meeting on the issue for others in recovery, especially vulnerable teens and young adults..
You can also enjoy Eboni's recent SMART Recovery podcast here: https://smartrecovery.libsyn.com/i-wasnt-looking-until-i-was-looking
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To donate to SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
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You can also enjoy Eboni's recent SMART Recovery podcast here: https://smartrecovery.libsyn.com/i-wasnt-looking-until-i-was-looking
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To donate to SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
Questions or Comments: smartrecoverytv@gmail.comShow More
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Facilitator Spotlight - Shayn Ember
Shayn Ember confronted use disorders as a youth, but successfully used SMART Recovery to overcome them and thrive, and now also hosts SMART Recovery meetings for teens who need help.
Go Shayn! Everyone at SMART Recovery is delighted to work with you and proud of what you are accomplishing!
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To donate to SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
Questions or Comments: smartrecoverytv@gmail.comShow More
Go Shayn! Everyone at SMART Recovery is delighted to work with you and proud of what you are accomplishing!
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To donate to SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
Questions or Comments: smartrecoverytv@gmail.comShow More
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TIPS & TOOLS - 12 TIPS for GREATER [...]
Health and happiness are desired outcomes of successful recovery, and SMART Recovery has compiled a list of 12 tips for greater happiness that can help anyone. In this Part 1 or a 2-part Tips & Tools series, we discuss the first 6 tips. Stay tuned for next month's episode where we present the next 6!
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
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For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
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SMART Recovery Podcast: Brett Saarela
Older Adults: Unseen. Untreated. Misdiagnosed.
Brett Saarela’s personal and professional experience led her to find her passion in helping older adults with mental health and addiction issues. She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York and has devoted her time and efforts to ensuring the older population is seen and treated properly. Brett is the Vice President of the SMART Recovery Board of Directors and serves on the SMART International Board of Directors.Show More
Brett Saarela’s personal and professional experience led her to find her passion in helping older adults with mental health and addiction issues. She is a licensed clinical social worker in New York and has devoted her time and efforts to ensuring the older population is seen and treated properly. Brett is the Vice President of the SMART Recovery Board of Directors and serves on the SMART International Board of Directors.Show More
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Tips & Tools
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STRATEGIES AGAINST BACKSLIDING - Tips & Tools for Recovery that WORKS!
Backsliding can be a common facet of recovery. This TIPS & TOOLs episode offers some strategies anybody can use to avoid backsliding and succeed at long-term recovery!
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
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For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
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STRATEGIES AGAINST BACKSLIDING - [...]
Backsliding can be a common facet of recovery. This TIPS & TOOLs episode offers some strategies anybody can use to avoid backsliding and succeed at long-term recovery!
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
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For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donation
Thank you!Show More
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Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) - TIPS [...]
Check out how to use SMART Recovery's tool: The COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS or C.B.A. It's a great way to take a good hard, honest look at what the real risk/reward profile of your behaviors really are, and then make sound decisions accordingly. More info at: www.smartrecovery.org
Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
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The ABCs of Coping with Urges - [...]
Check out SMART Recovery's ABC Tool for Coping with Urges. Derived from REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy) - this tool invites you to really evaluate what you believe about problems in your life and then test those beliefs to affect better reactions to them.
More at: www.smartrecovery.org
Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
More at: www.smartrecovery.org
Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
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The DEADs Tool - TIPS & TOOLS for [...]
Have an urge? Next time you're jonesing for whatever you want to abstain from, simply employ the helpful SMART Recovery tool "DEADS". Find out more at www.smartrecovery.org.
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Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
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The Hierarchy of Values Tool (HOV) [...]
Developed by SMART Recovery Founder Dr. Joe Gerstein, the Hierarchy of Values Exercise, or HOV tool can help anyone build and maintain their motivation to stay on track in their recovery. What do you value most in life? And is addiction on the list?
Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
Questions/Concerns/Suggestions? Please email us at: tipsandtools@smartrecovery.orgShow More
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2019 SMART Recovery National Conference
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Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., Presents at the 2019 SMART Recovery Conference
Presentation Topic: Are Relapse and Recycling Necessary for Addictive Behavior Change?
Are relapse and recycling needed for recovery? Who better to answer this question than Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., the co-creator of the Stages of Change model? In this highly informative presentation, Dr. DiClemente discusses relapse models, recycling and relapse, how they fit together, and the need to rethink the term “relapse.”
Click here to download a PDF of Dr. DiClemente's presentation slides: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Carlo-DiClemente-FINAL.pdfShow More
Are relapse and recycling needed for recovery? Who better to answer this question than Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., the co-creator of the Stages of Change model? In this highly informative presentation, Dr. DiClemente discusses relapse models, recycling and relapse, how they fit together, and the need to rethink the term “relapse.”
Click here to download a PDF of Dr. DiClemente's presentation slides: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Carlo-DiClemente-FINAL.pdfShow More
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Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., Presents [...]
Presentation Topic: Are Relapse and Recycling Necessary for Addictive Behavior Change?
Are relapse and recycling needed for recovery? Who better to answer this question than Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., the co-creator of the Stages of Change model? In this highly informative presentation, Dr. DiClemente discusses relapse models, recycling and relapse, how they fit together, and the need to rethink the term “relapse.”
Click here to download a PDF of Dr. DiClemente's presentation slides: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Carlo-DiClemente-FINAL.pdfShow More
Are relapse and recycling needed for recovery? Who better to answer this question than Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., the co-creator of the Stages of Change model? In this highly informative presentation, Dr. DiClemente discusses relapse models, recycling and relapse, how they fit together, and the need to rethink the term “relapse.”
Click here to download a PDF of Dr. DiClemente's presentation slides: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Carlo-DiClemente-FINAL.pdfShow More
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Leslie Waite, Psy.D. Presents at [...]
Presentation Topic: Motivation and Self-Efficacy in AA and SMART Recovery Participants in Recovery From Alcohol Use Disorder
How do motivation and self-efficacy differ between participants who attend Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery? What about individuals who use a combination of the two? Leslie Waite, Psy.D., introduced his research on these questions. His findings have helped him start discussions and establish SMART meetings in Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country.
To download a PDF of Dr. Waite's Presentation:
https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Les-Waite-FINAL.pdfShow More
How do motivation and self-efficacy differ between participants who attend Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery? What about individuals who use a combination of the two? Leslie Waite, Psy.D., introduced his research on these questions. His findings have helped him start discussions and establish SMART meetings in Veterans Affairs hospitals around the country.
To download a PDF of Dr. Waite's Presentation:
https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Les-Waite-FINAL.pdfShow More
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DeSean Duncan Presents at the 2019 [...]
Presentation Topic: SMART Comes Alive – A Personal Recovery Story
Three games into his college football career, DeSean Duncan dislocated his shoulder and was provided pain medication. This was the start of a long journey with addiction. DeSean now facilitates a SMART Recovery Face-To-Face meeting and is part of a recovery teen center that will soon start the first SMART Recovery Teen meeting in his state. DeSean shares his inspirational story, and we are proud to share it with you.Show More
Three games into his college football career, DeSean Duncan dislocated his shoulder and was provided pain medication. This was the start of a long journey with addiction. DeSean now facilitates a SMART Recovery Face-To-Face meeting and is part of a recovery teen center that will soon start the first SMART Recovery Teen meeting in his state. DeSean shares his inspirational story, and we are proud to share it with you.Show More
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SMART Recovery 2019 National [...]
Join us as SMART Recovery honors its volunteers and presents awards for the 2019 Joseph F. Gerstein Award for Exemplary Service to SMART Recovery and the inaugural SMART Research Award!
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Richard Saitz, M.D. Presents at the [...]
Presentation Topic: Words Matter: Addiction Terminology, Accuracy and Stigma
Words matter to Richard Saitz, M.D., who edits medical journals and publications for accuracy surrounding addiction terminology. In this talk, Dr. Saitz discusses substance use disorders as health conditions; how language promotes stigma and affects policy and care; and the emergence of accurate, non-stigmatizing terminology.
To download a PDF of Dr. Saitz's Presentation: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Richard-Saitz-TERMINOLOGY-FINAL.pdfShow More
Words matter to Richard Saitz, M.D., who edits medical journals and publications for accuracy surrounding addiction terminology. In this talk, Dr. Saitz discusses substance use disorders as health conditions; how language promotes stigma and affects policy and care; and the emergence of accurate, non-stigmatizing terminology.
To download a PDF of Dr. Saitz's Presentation: https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Richard-Saitz-TERMINOLOGY-FINAL.pdfShow More
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Facilitator Spotlight
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Facilitator Spotlight - Loreta Billingsley
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are so proud to bring you our newest episode of SMART Recovery's popular series FACILITATOR SPOTLIGHT, this month featuring Loretta Billingsley.
Loretta found SMART Recovery and used its principles to help her own recovery journey, and then decided to take the SMART Recovery Facilitator Training. She now runs a Woman's Online Meeting and has created a warm, nurturing, safe space for woman to heal with SMART Recovery.
Interested in Loretta's WOMEN's MEETING?
Fridays, 5:00pm PST, 8PM EST, Women’s Meeting
No verifications
If you continue with this group, you are expected to attend most meetings, so that there is a stable group membership.
https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/4372375048
Facilitator: Loretta (AKA JunosMom, SMART SROL username), topic meeting (new topic each week)
For more information about how to become a SMART Recovery Facilitator, please go to: https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/Show More
Loretta found SMART Recovery and used its principles to help her own recovery journey, and then decided to take the SMART Recovery Facilitator Training. She now runs a Woman's Online Meeting and has created a warm, nurturing, safe space for woman to heal with SMART Recovery.
Interested in Loretta's WOMEN's MEETING?
Fridays, 5:00pm PST, 8PM EST, Women’s Meeting
No verifications
If you continue with this group, you are expected to attend most meetings, so that there is a stable group membership.
https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/4372375048
Facilitator: Loretta (AKA JunosMom, SMART SROL username), topic meeting (new topic each week)
For more information about how to become a SMART Recovery Facilitator, please go to: https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/Show More
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Facilitator Spotlight - Loreta [...]
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are so proud to bring you our newest episode of SMART Recovery's popular series FACILITATOR SPOTLIGHT, this month featuring Loretta Billingsley.
Loretta found SMART Recovery and used its principles to help her own recovery journey, and then decided to take the SMART Recovery Facilitator Training. She now runs a Woman's Online Meeting and has created a warm, nurturing, safe space for woman to heal with SMART Recovery.
Interested in Loretta's WOMEN's MEETING?
Fridays, 5:00pm PST, 8PM EST, Women’s Meeting
No verifications
If you continue with this group, you are expected to attend most meetings, so that there is a stable group membership.
https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/4372375048
Facilitator: Loretta (AKA JunosMom, SMART SROL username), topic meeting (new topic each week)
For more information about how to become a SMART Recovery Facilitator, please go to: https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/Show More
Loretta found SMART Recovery and used its principles to help her own recovery journey, and then decided to take the SMART Recovery Facilitator Training. She now runs a Woman's Online Meeting and has created a warm, nurturing, safe space for woman to heal with SMART Recovery.
Interested in Loretta's WOMEN's MEETING?
Fridays, 5:00pm PST, 8PM EST, Women’s Meeting
No verifications
If you continue with this group, you are expected to attend most meetings, so that there is a stable group membership.
https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/4372375048
Facilitator: Loretta (AKA JunosMom, SMART SROL username), topic meeting (new topic each week)
For more information about how to become a SMART Recovery Facilitator, please go to: https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/Show More
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Facilitator Spotlight - JAVIER RODRIGUEZ
Javier Rodriguez is an amazing Facilitator and SMART Recovery advocate who works at Chicago's ABOVE & BEYOND FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER, and amazing non-profit that offers help to thousands in need of addiction recovery services. With the help of SMART Recovery he overcame his addictive behaviors of 30 years and now helps others with their recovery.
For more information about ABOVE & BEYOND, please go to: https://anb.today/
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donationShow More
For more information about ABOVE & BEYOND, please go to: https://anb.today/
For more information about SMART Recovery please go to: www.smartrecovery.org
To DONATE to SMART Recovery please got to: www.smartrecovery.org/donationShow More
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SMART Recovery Veteran Facilitator [...]
Nicholas Goodwin proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine, but his reintegration in to civilian life didn't go as planned. Listen to Nicholas explain how his local V.A. Hospital helped him overcome his alcohol use disorder by introducing him to SMART Recovery.
Want to make a difference in your community? Help those who are isolated and uncertain because of Covid-19? The best way is to volunteer for SMART Recovery, take our amazing training, and then start an online of face-to-face meeting in your own community!
How? Easy! Scholarships are available!
https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/
To learn more about SMART Recovery please check out: www.smartrecovery.org
To find a local online meeting in your area, please go to: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
To donate to SMART Recovery and help us serve the greater public during the Coronavirus outbreak, please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donationShow More
Want to make a difference in your community? Help those who are isolated and uncertain because of Covid-19? The best way is to volunteer for SMART Recovery, take our amazing training, and then start an online of face-to-face meeting in your own community!
How? Easy! Scholarships are available!
https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/
To learn more about SMART Recovery please check out: www.smartrecovery.org
To find a local online meeting in your area, please go to: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
To donate to SMART Recovery and help us serve the greater public during the Coronavirus outbreak, please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donationShow More
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Facilitator Spotlight - Alexander [...]
Alexander is a valued volunteer, online and face-to-face facilitator and SMART Recovery Ambassador in New Jersey who has applied SMART principles to overcome his past problematic behaviors. He now leverages that experience and helps those in his community who need help.
Want to make a difference in your community? Help those who are isolated and uncertain because of Covid-19? The best way is to volunteer for SMART Recovery, take our amazing training, and then start an online of face-to-face meeting in your own community!
How? Easy! Scholarships are available!
https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/
To learn more about SMART Recovery please check out: www.smartrecovery.org
To find a local online meeting in your area, please go to: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
To donate to SMART Recovery and help us serve the greater public during the Coronavirus outbreak, please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donationShow More
Want to make a difference in your community? Help those who are isolated and uncertain because of Covid-19? The best way is to volunteer for SMART Recovery, take our amazing training, and then start an online of face-to-face meeting in your own community!
How? Easy! Scholarships are available!
https://smartrecoverytraining.org/moodle/
To learn more about SMART Recovery please check out: www.smartrecovery.org
To find a local online meeting in your area, please go to: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
To donate to SMART Recovery and help us serve the greater public during the Coronavirus outbreak, please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donationShow More
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Facilitator Spotlight - MANDY DE WOLF
Enjoy this engaging SMART Recovery spotlight of Mandy De Wolf, mother, wife and daughter of late drummer Keith Moon. She facilitates online and f2f meetings for SMART Recovery.
To learn more about SMART Recovery please check out: www.smartrecovery.org
To find a local online meeting in your area, please go to: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
To donate to SMART Recovery and help us serve the greater public during the Coronavirus outbreak, please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donateShow More
To learn more about SMART Recovery please check out: www.smartrecovery.org
To find a local online meeting in your area, please go to: https://www.smartrecoverytest.org/local/
To donate to SMART Recovery and help us serve the greater public during the Coronavirus outbreak, please go to: www.smartrecovery.org/donateShow More
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