SMART Recovery’s 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities.

SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is not a 12-step group, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

SMART Recovery sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world, and daily online meetings. In addition, their online message board and 24/7 chat room are excellent forums to learn about SMART Recovery and obtain addiction recovery support.

The SMART Recovery Approach

• Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
• Encourages individuals to recover and live satisfying lives.
• Teaches tools and techniques for self-directed change.
• Meetings are educational and include open discussions.
• Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments.
• Evolves as scientific knowledge of addiction recovery evolves.

SMART Recovery 4-Point Program

SMART Recovery (Self Management And Recovery Training) helps individuals gain independence from addiction (substances or activities). Their efforts are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves.

The 4-Point Program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points:

Point 1: Building and Maintaining Motivation

Point 2: Coping with Urges

Point 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors

Point 4: Living a Balanced Life