UK SMART Recovery

@smartrecovery.org.uk

SMART Recovery (SMART) is a science-based programme to help people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour. Including alcohol, nicotine or drugs, gambling, sex, eating, shopping, self-harming. SMART stands for ‘Self Management And Recovery Training’. SMART began in 1994 and has grown into a worldwide network of self-help meetings, both face-to-face and online, where participants can get help from others in recovery. SMART operates as a non-profit organisation in many countries including the United States, the UK, Canada and Australia. There is no single approach to recovery that is right for everyone. Research into various recovery methods and therapies suggests that mutual aid can help recovery and so can treatment – a combination of the two is probably even better for many people. SMART Recovery helps participants decide whether they have a problem, builds up their motivation to change and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery. This is the SMART Recovery 4-point programme: 1. Building and maintaining motivation 2. Coping with urges 3. Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours 4. Living a balanced life People can stay with SMART as long as they wish. There is no requirement to make a lifetime commitment to the programme, just to their recovery and leading a healthier life. Many people find that continuing to participate in SMART after they have recovered helps them avoid lapses or relapses. Some will volunteer to train as facilitators and set up further meetings. Others simply continue to attend meetings and share their experiences with others. Within SMART, labels are not thought to help with recovery and are avoided. People are not called ‘addicts’, ‘alcoholics’, ’druggies’, ’overeaters’, ’sex addicts’ or other disparaging label within meetings. SMART Recovery will not be able to help with every kind of problem and participants are encouraged to seek professional help when needed.

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About UK SMART Recovery

UK SMART Recovery is a registered charity helping people address substance dependencies and other problematic behaviours through practical, self-empowering recovery support. Its evidence-based approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART), equipping participants with tools to build motivation, make changes and work towards a more balanced life.

The charity offers free mutual-aid meetings in person and online, along with structured recovery programmes and resources. People can use its meeting finder to locate nearby or online sessions, including upcoming meetings, and learn what to expect before joining. SMART Recovery supports participants in recognising whether a behaviour is a problem, deciding whether they want to change and applying proven techniques to their recovery.

UK SMART Recovery also provides training, volunteer opportunities and a partnership scheme for organisations seeking to connect people with ongoing recovery support. Its website shares news, updates and recovery stories, and offers a shop and donation options.