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How to Bounce Back and Start Over
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A relapse (lapse, slip, setback) is one of the most frustrating, humiliating experiences you can face in recovery from any problem habit. It leaves you feeling guilty, ashamed, and tempted to throw in the towel and just keep acting out on the addiction. Unfortunately, relapse is also common. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 40 to 60 percent of people who go through addiction treatment programs go on to slip at least once. In fact, many people have multiple setbacks before finally achieving full recovery.
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The Flawed Psychology of Forcing People to Hit "Rock Bottom"
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What really brings people struggling with an addiction closer to reaching their full potential?
Is it forcing them hit rock bottom? Or, as this article states, is there perhaps a different way – one that provides social connectedness, acceptance, self-worth, and love?
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Podcast Feature: Are You SMART?
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SMART Recovery Featured in Beyond Addiction Show
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SMART Recovery co-founder Tom Horvath joined Dr. Josh King on the Beyond Addiction Show, a program of the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
In this podcast you'll learn about the origins of SMART Recovery, how and why it differs from other recovery approaches, and why it might be a good fit for you.
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New About SMART Recovery Video is Released!
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Timed to coincide with the launch of Smart Recovery’s streamlined website and 25th anniversary, this new About SMART Recovery video reminds us where SMART has been and where it’s going.
Please like and share this video with your social networks. Send the link to people who might want to learn more about SMART Recovery’s programs, outreach efforts, and the positive effect it has—and will continue to have—on many people’s lives.
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Self-Management And Recovery Training
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Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, over-eating, shopping and internet use.
Participants use SMART to take ownership of their recovery and become empowered through its 4-Point Program®: Building motivation; Coping with urges; Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and Living a balanced life.
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Special Thanks to Our
2019 National Conference Supporters
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SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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