It is very much based on science and psychology. Not to say other programs are not, however the approach IS different and you shouldn't be able to attend more than 2 meetings before recognizing the difference, not pinpointing, but recognizing a difference exists. I went to a VA rehab and more of the folks than not had been to rehab multiple times. MOST chose to attend SMART, I did both
Had I not attended SMART, I imagine I would have relapsed 3+ times in the past 3.5 uears instead of once. I honestly don't think I would have survived without the tools they gave me. That was my experience at least.
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I looked at their website and read some testimonials and the approach sounds appealing. I’m not huge on meetings, as my social anxiety is pretty bad, but it’s worth a try.
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Hi Ashley, I also grew up Mormon so I completely get it. Learning that religion and spirituality are two separate things was essential for me and my recovery. I also have found a wonderful home with CA - Cocaine Anonymous. I’d love to chat if you’re interested. Welcome home!
Hey Maya, I saw you’re from SLC, I grew up in Layton! Thus the Mormonism lol.
The spirituality side of things doesn’t do it for me, I prefer a science based approach, which it seems SMART is based on, so I’m going to give that a try. I’m always down to chat!
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Welcome!!! I am new here also. Came over from Sober Grid.
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Hi Ashley! There are many paths to recovery and I am sure you will find what fits for you.
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Welcome. I have 35 months yesterday no sponsor yet either. Maybe soon but I have the most amazing recovery team. When I left detox October of 2020 they had everything set up for me. Counselor, Recovery Coach, IOP and now Early Recovery Meetings. I just know I don’t want to go back to the h@ll I was in and I don’t want to hurt my family again. Finally rebuilding those relationships. Life is good not always easy but good. Hard time still being around a lot of alcohol but getting better at it. 
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Ashley. If you want you can PM me also. That’s my daughters name too. 
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Reach out anytime you need anything!
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Hey whats up
Welcome Ashley!! At the end of the day all that matters is your sobriety! Keep an open mind and anything is possible!! I’ll do anything I can to improve my spirituality!
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Thanks Eric! I’ve done really well on my sobriety without much help, so it’s nice to find a community to have some extra support.
They have online meetings. IDK how you go about getting a copy of the workbook but if you were able, you could potentially do all of the exercises with a "mentor" of sorts and would have the lessons at least, as well as a mentor, amd then use this community in place of a support group. Just a thought. I am not sure how exactly that plays out as far as execution.
The online meetings can be found by using the SMART Recovery app and possibly through their website.
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