SMART Recovery Columbia, Missouri

09/23/2025

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09/20/2025

Debunking myths about the family and recovery.

Family members caring for a person using substances in an unhealthy way are treated differently than caregivers of people with other health conditions. Often...

09/15/2025

Boundaries are an important part of our recovery. At SMART Family & Friends meetings, there is supportive discussion about what this means and how to apply it to your life. Find the Family & Friends handbook here: https://shop.smartrecovery.org/products/smart-family-friends-handbook-2nd-ed

09/09/2025

Dealing with someone who has addiction or substance abuse is challenging. This article explores how to build a connection so you can help them.

09/02/2025

September is National Recovery Month, where we can pause and realize that there are multiple pathways to recovery and what is most important is that you find the best one for you! If you'd like to support our science-based, stigma-free, self-empowering approach, consider becoming a monthly sustainer: https://secure.everyaction.com/VJbn36Oh_keVxFMTKutruQ2

08/10/2025

07/24/2025

The 4-Point Program Handbook 4th Edition is Sold Out on the website! Copies are available on Amazon.

07/17/2025

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) thought exercise is a structured activity designed to help individuals identify, examine, and challenge unhelpful or distorted thoughts that contribute to emotional distress or problematic behaviors. These exercises guide people to become more aware of their automatic thoughts, evaluate the evidence for and against them, and replace them with more balanced, realistic thinking. By doing so, thought exercises help break negative thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and support healthier behavior, making them a key tool in managing issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

07/08/2025

People reckoning with problem drinking choose different paths, including two well-known self-help organizations built around peer support: Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery. Researcher...