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SMART Recovery Handbook
The SMART (Self Management Addiction Recovery Program) Handbook is written in simple, straight forward language with Tools, exercises, techniques and strategies to help those with drinking and substance-abuse addictive behaviors - including smoking - and behavioral issues, such as compulsive gambling or sexual activity, self-harm, and eating disorders.
The Handbook will cover the heart of SMART's 4-Point Program.
1: Building and Maintaining Motivation
2: Coping with Urges
3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
4: Living a Balanced Life
SMARTS approach:
Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
Provides meetings that are educational, supportive and include open discussions.
Encourages individuals to recover from addiction and alcohol abuse and live satisfying lives.
Teaches techniques for self-directed change.
Supports the scientifically informed use of psychological treatments and legally prescribed psychiatric and addiction medication.
Works on substance abuse, alcohol abuse, addiction and drug abuse as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
Evolves as scientific knowledge in addiction recovery evolves.
Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step programs.
The SMART Recovery Handbook can also be used in conjunction with the SMART community. SMART sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world, and daily on-line meetings. In addition, our online message board and 24/7 chat room are excellent forums to learn about SMART Recovery and obtain addiction recovery support. Find the SMART community at: www.smartrecovery.org.
"Discover the Power of Choice!"
The Handbook will cover the heart of SMART's 4-Point Program.
1: Building and Maintaining Motivation
2: Coping with Urges
3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
4: Living a Balanced Life
SMARTS approach:
Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
Provides meetings that are educational, supportive and include open discussions.
Encourages individuals to recover from addiction and alcohol abuse and live satisfying lives.
Teaches techniques for self-directed change.
Supports the scientifically informed use of psychological treatments and legally prescribed psychiatric and addiction medication.
Works on substance abuse, alcohol abuse, addiction and drug abuse as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
Evolves as scientific knowledge in addiction recovery evolves.
Alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step programs.
The SMART Recovery Handbook can also be used in conjunction with the SMART community. SMART sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world, and daily on-line meetings. In addition, our online message board and 24/7 chat room are excellent forums to learn about SMART Recovery and obtain addiction recovery support. Find the SMART community at: www.smartrecovery.org.
"Discover the Power of Choice!"
112 pages, Paperback
First published July 14, 2014
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April 10, 2017
A better approach
I learned something new in nearly every chapter. A lot of tools to help you progress. I am going to go back and do all the worksheets. I say it Is a better approach for me because I need help understanding what I need to do different and I believe the material gives me that
I learned something new in nearly every chapter. A lot of tools to help you progress. I am going to go back and do all the worksheets. I say it Is a better approach for me because I need help understanding what I need to do different and I believe the material gives me that
July 31, 2016
If you are looking for a recovery resource that isn't 12 step based, I highly recommend SMART. SMART rejects the idea that anyone is powerless over addiction and offers concrete tools for getting through daily challenges and resetting relationships with addictive entities.
March 22, 2023
This is an annual re-read must for me! Though the term "recovery" feels loaded, and many people feel it only refers to those with alcohol or drug use disorders, it actually refers to anyone that is unhappy with an aspect of their life but wants to and is active in seeking and cultivating that change. The SMART Recovery Handbook is perfect for the person that does want to change aproblem behavior, but doesn't know how to and those who have made significant change, but want some new strategies to keep things fresh. The science-backed tools in this book have gotten me out of some dark moments in my life, and I firmly believe that it can truly help anyone that wants to make any meaningful change in their life, no matter how big or small the problem is.
August 10, 2020
This book helped me stop using cannibis when I didn't think I could. Very grateful for it.
February 28, 2021
Hmmm 🤔 it was decent read!
December 31, 2020
Comprehensive, Inclusive Approach to Addiction Recovery
The bio-psycho-social model this book offers those interested in recovery is comprehensive and provides practical tools and strategies that make the seemingly overwhelming process of recovery more tangible and manageable. It offers a more optimistic view of the disease that invites addicts to make positive change instead of focusing on defects or a spiritual requirement. Support is also given for family and friends to be involved in the process.
The bio-psycho-social model this book offers those interested in recovery is comprehensive and provides practical tools and strategies that make the seemingly overwhelming process of recovery more tangible and manageable. It offers a more optimistic view of the disease that invites addicts to make positive change instead of focusing on defects or a spiritual requirement. Support is also given for family and friends to be involved in the process.
May 10, 2019
Helpful manual
Manual is full of useful tools and guidelines to aid in recovery and maintaining your sobriety. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with addiction. The online meetings they offer are very useful to reinforce the techniques outlined in the manual.
Manual is full of useful tools and guidelines to aid in recovery and maintaining your sobriety. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with addiction. The online meetings they offer are very useful to reinforce the techniques outlined in the manual.
February 23, 2017
Helpful and useful
Great information and gives useful tools and offers helpful free services. I know I'll be looking into their website tools.
Great information and gives useful tools and offers helpful free services. I know I'll be looking into their website tools.
March 26, 2018
Innovative
An innovative approach to a problem that has plagued civilization since the dawn of time, substance abuse, we can help ,
An innovative approach to a problem that has plagued civilization since the dawn of time, substance abuse, we can help ,
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January 10, 2019Excellent and different information for a person in recovery from addictive behaviors. Gives great awakening and motivation and inspiration.
January 17, 2023
EXCELLENT alternative to 12-Step Programs!
This book is a FANTASTIC alternative to AA, NA, CA, OA, etc. and forges the way ahead for recovery WITHOUT religion, or spirituality. The God idea is nice but I dealt with a huge addiction while going to Church, reading the Bible, and taking part in various other faith-based activities. The AA program was alright, not great, but what were my other choices? Now we DO have another choice. If you’re looking for some solid CBT/REBT/DBT/etc techniques, this Handbook is for you. Do yourself a favor and get this book pronto if you need help overcoming your addiction(s). You deserve a better life and this book shows you how to get one, using your regular old thinker. I’m delighted I found it. Everything makes so much sense, and no Higher Power to lean on who may or may not take your addiction away. Enjoy!
This book is a FANTASTIC alternative to AA, NA, CA, OA, etc. and forges the way ahead for recovery WITHOUT religion, or spirituality. The God idea is nice but I dealt with a huge addiction while going to Church, reading the Bible, and taking part in various other faith-based activities. The AA program was alright, not great, but what were my other choices? Now we DO have another choice. If you’re looking for some solid CBT/REBT/DBT/etc techniques, this Handbook is for you. Do yourself a favor and get this book pronto if you need help overcoming your addiction(s). You deserve a better life and this book shows you how to get one, using your regular old thinker. I’m delighted I found it. Everything makes so much sense, and no Higher Power to lean on who may or may not take your addiction away. Enjoy!
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May 18, 2023
Smart recovery is a great resource for anyone trying to change their thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors around addiction to anything. It teaches real tools that can be used at different stages and times during recovery. Smart recovery is Science based and effective long-term. They do not use labels like alcoholic or addict. The tools help you find the reasons for the addictive behaviors. Having the physical worksheets is great, and the book doesn't cost much.
November 27, 2024
Definitely more helpful
I really like SMART Recovery for their use of evidence based treatment. Using CBT, REBT, DBT and ACT combined makes this an effective treatment for issues with bonding to alcohol or any thing. I hope other will read this when they de ide they need help. Highly recommend the online meetings as well.
I really like SMART Recovery for their use of evidence based treatment. Using CBT, REBT, DBT and ACT combined makes this an effective treatment for issues with bonding to alcohol or any thing. I hope other will read this when they de ide they need help. Highly recommend the online meetings as well.
February 26, 2025
recommend book great alternative to God based programs
Great program if you are seeking an alternative to God based programs such as AA. Or something in addition too. Covers way more than alcohol or drugs basically most if not all addictive behaviour. A great read
Great program if you are seeking an alternative to God based programs such as AA. Or something in addition too. Covers way more than alcohol or drugs basically most if not all addictive behaviour. A great read
October 2, 2017
Lots of useful cognitive tools to help anyone deal with addictive behaviours.
December 24, 2014
I am loving the helpful tools of SMART Recovery! Read this as part of my training to be a SMART Recovery Facilitator. I am also starting a SMART Recovery support group here in Mechanicsburg, PA - Monday nights at 7pm, starting on January 26th, 2015! Please join us if you are local and would like to know more about the SMART Tools and how to apply them to your life and relationships. For more information - visit www.smartrecovery.org
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