SMART Recovery is a self-help support group based upon abstinence. There are four points the program covers. The points are: Enhancing and Maintaining the Motivation to Abstain; Coping with Urges; Problem Solving (managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors); and, Lifestyle Balance (balancing momentary and enduring satisfactions).

Who leads SMART Recovery meetings?

Central to SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is the ABC process developed originally by Dr. Albert Ellis. This is a powerful took to help you manage your thinking so you can also manage your feelings and behavior. In this tutorial, you'll learn precisely what the ABC process is and how to use it.

This slide show will introduce you to the SMART Recovery Program.

One of the main differences between AA and SMART has to do with what is called locus of control. AA uses an external locus of control. SMART uses what is called an internal locus of control. One looks inside him/herself for strength or self-control to help.