Comments on: 5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

By: Randy Withers, LCMHC

Randy Withers, LCMHC — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:36:48 +0000

In reply to Leigh. Thank you for your feedback, but I've been a member of Narcotics Anonymous for almost 17 years. I assure you, I am quite familiar with the benefits of both organizations.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:23:04 +0000

Randy, clearly there are benefits to both 12 – Step Programs and SMART Recovery. The percentage of anyone with a substance use dependency issue is extremely low, regardless. What is known, however, is that involvement with some form of community support group greatly increases one’s chances of success of maintaining remission from substance use. It is pretty obvious that you use biased generalizations and verbiage to sway your reader.

By: Selena

Selena — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:44:25 +0000

Great article....Thanks for sharing this with us. Top Tips For Overcoming Opiate Addiction

By: Wendell Flocco

Wendell Flocco — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:08:12 +0000

Did you hear the news about Ben Affleck? It looks like he relapsed. Did you hear about that? Very unfortunate… Sobriety is a tough process. I know first hand.

By: Randy Withers, LPC

Randy Withers, LPC — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:10:34 +0000

In reply to susan kawczynski. Hey Susan, thanks for your comment! If you'd ever like to write an article for me, I'd be happy to publish it. Be well!

By: susan kawczynski

susan kawczynski — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:33:00 +0000

Hi Randy, I enjoyed your website! I am a professional in the field of psychiatric and mental health, and addictions/recovery. I love the field; working with individuals and families to grow by learning healthier ways of thinking and behaving is rewarding work. I seek to learn about new advances in the field, and my perspective continue to be enriched by professional and personal experience. I like that you question treatment modalities- like the commonly promoted 12 step model. It has numerous shortcomings…As does SMART, and any program (Women for Sobriety, SOS)…the one that will work best is the approach that an individual will USE ) I provide education re: the different pathways to recovery, including the pros and cons of each and try to help an individual choose the approach that will best support their goals…